Question

I need the answer to this. Which of these are an atom’s valence electrons?

A
the electrons closest to the nucleus.

B
the electrons farthest from the nucleus.

C
the electrons at the inner-most energy level.

D
electrons that are never involved in chemical bonding.

Answer 1

B. They are the electrons in the outer shell, farthest away from the nucleus.

Answer 2

B. The electrons farthest from the nucleus.