In most cases it is the valance electrons which participate in chemical reactions. Transition state elements are a major exception; they undergo reactions that involve the inner electron shells as well.
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Since its only the high-energy electrons that participate in a ... Two different elements have similar chemical properties when they have the same number of valence electrons in their outermost energy level.
No. Only the electrons in the outer most shell take part in chemical reactions.
Yes, germanium has 32 electrons, with 4 valence electrons.
Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom. The ones in the inner shell are known as core electrons.
The electrons that are used to form bonds are located in the outermost energy level of an atom, known as the valence shell. These electrons are involved in bonding with other atoms to stabilize the atom and form molecules.