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Electrons that orbit outermost shell of an atom are called?(a) Valence electrons(b) Electrons(c) Electron Coefficients(d) NeutronsThis question was posed to me in a job interview.This interesting question is from Atomic Structure topic in chapter Nuclear Power Plant of Energy Engineering

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Correct option is (a) Valence ELECTRONS

For explanation: Electrons that orbit outermost shell of an ATOM are CALLED Valence electrons. The outermost shell is called valence shell. The presence of valence electron can DETERMINE the element’s chemical properties.



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