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valence electron [′vā·ləns i‚lek‚trän] (atomic physics) An electron that belongs to the outermost shell of an atom. (solid-state physics) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Polarization of the core electrons by the valence electron is important in alkali metal atoms. With only one valence electron, gold boasts only one conduction channel, whereas lead atoms--in bulk only a tenth as conductive as gold--allow three channels. The metal's atoms (smallest units of an element) bind with carbon's four valence electrons (electrons in an atom's outer shell) to make a fuel ingredient. |
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