Question

the electrons available to be lost, gained, or shared in the formation of chemical compounds are referred to as ____________. electron affinity electronegativity ionization valence electrons

Explanation:

• Electron affinity: The energy change when an electron is added to a neutral atom.
• Electronegativity: A measure of an atom's ability to attract electrons in a chemical bond.
• Ionization: The process of removing an electron from an atom.
• Valence electrons: Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding (lost, gained, or shared).

Answer:

valence Electrons