{{stub}}Valence electrons are the electrons that exist furthest from an atom's nucleus. They are generally the electrons with the highest energy level number.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>
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Valence electrons are the electrons that exist furthest from an atom's nucleus. They are generally the electrons with the highest energy level number.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>