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I need the answer to this. Which of these are an atom’s valence electrons?

A
the electrons closest to the nucleus.

B
the electrons farthest from the nucleus.

C
the electrons at the inner-most energy level.

D
electrons that are never involved in chemical bonding.

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B. The electrons farthest from the nucleus.
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B. They are the electrons in the outer shell, farthest away from the nucleus.
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