Which phrase describes valence electrons?(1 point)

Responses

electrons that are shared between atoms
electrons that are shared between atoms

the electrons surrounding an atom’s nucleus
the electrons surrounding an atom’s nucleus

electrons that are exchanged between atoms
electrons that are exchanged between atoms

the electrons in an atom’s outermost energy level

the electrons in an atom’s outermost energy level

The correct phrase that describes valence electrons is: the electrons in an atom’s outermost energy level.