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What is the valence shell of an atom?

April 26, 2017Atom Education learning middle School Shell valence

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What is the valence shell of an atom?

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The valence shell is the outermost shell of an atom and is occupied by electrons. The electrons within this shell are referred to as valence electrons. They affect the chemical properties of elements and are involved in bonding with other atoms.

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the outer shell of any atom is known as the valence shell. When the valence electron in any atom gains sufficient energy from some outside force, it can break away from the parent atom and become a free electron.