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The electrons present in the outermost shell of an atom are called_____ electrons.

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  • Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom are called

    A
    conduction electrons
    B
    valence electrons
    C
    donor electrons
    D
    active electrons

  • The number of electrons in the outermost shell of a nonmetal can be

    A
    1,2,3 or 4
    B
    2,3,4 or 5
    C
    4,5,6,7 or 8
    D
    4,5,0 or 2

  • The electrons present in the valence shell of a noble gas atom can be:

    A
    8 only
    B
    2 only
    C
    8 or 2
    D
    8 or 4

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