Definitions for valence electron
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
va′lence elec`tron(n.)
an electron of an atom, located in the outermost shell (va′lence shell`) of the atom, that can be transferred to or shared with another atom.
Category: Chemistry
Origin of valence electron:
1925–30
Princeton's WordNet
valence electron(noun)
an electron in the outer shell of an atom which can combine with other atoms to form molecules
Wiktionary
valence electron(Noun)
any of the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom; capable of forming bonds with other atoms
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