Valence Electrons

Valence electrons are electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms. These electrons contribute towards the properties of elements.

Many vocabulary words do not explicitly appear in the standards, because the NGSS focus on a deep understanding of the concept behind a vocabulary word. Vocabulary can be introduced and applied, as needed, for instructional purposes.

Related Term: electron

Related PEs and Bundles
HS-PS1-1 Matter and its Interactions
HS-PS1-2 Matter and its Interactions
HS-PS1-3 Matter and its Interactions
HS-PS2-4 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
HS-PS2-6 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
HS-PS1 Matter and its Interactions
HS-PS2 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
HS.Structure and Properties of Matter
HS.Chemical Reactions
HS.Forces and Interactions
Disciplinary Core Idea
PS1A: Structure and Properties of Matter
PS1B: Chemical Reactions
PS2B: Types of Interactions
Grade
High School (9-12)