Valence Electron

Real World Example

Imagine trying to decide which items to carry when you're leaving the house, like your phone, keys, and wallet, because they are essential for your interactions with the world. Valence electrons are like these essential items; they are the electrons in the outermost energy level of an atom, crucial for interacting and forming bonds with other atoms. Just as your phone, keys, and wallet are the last things you grab because they allow you to connect with the outside world, valence electrons are the outermost electrons that enable atoms to connect and bond with each other.