Valence Electron

Real World Example

Imagine you're at a party where everyone is trying to make new friends, but it's those who stand near the edge of the crowd who are the most likely to connect with newcomers. Just like these party-goers on the periphery, valence electrons are positioned on the outermost energy level of an atom, making them the most available to interact and form bonds with other atoms. Valence electrons act like the friendly individuals at the edge of the party, reaching out to form new connections, which in scientific terms, means they help create chemical bonds by joining together with electrons from other atoms.