Question

What do you call the electrons in the outer energy level of an atom that are involved in chemical bonds?

Answer 1

valence electrons

Carbon is a nonmetal in group 14 of the periodic table. Like other group 14 elements, carbon has four valence electrons. Valence electrons are the electrons in the outer energy level of an atom that are involved in chemical bonds. The valence electrons of carbon are shown in the electron dot diagram in the Figure below .