The valence shell is the

A. shell of electrons in an atom that is the least reactive.
B. last partially filled orbital in an atom.
C. outermost shell of electrons in an atom.
D. shell of electrons in element V (atomic no. = 23).
E. same as the orbital configuration.


Answer: C

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