The Electrons in the Outermost Shell of an Element Are

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Multiple Choice

The electrons in the outermost shell of an element are referred to as ________.

• A)aberrant electrons
• B)positrons
• C)non-bonding electrons
• D)valence electrons

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Definitions:

Mean Global Temperature

The average temperature of the Earth's surface as measured across various global locations over a specific period.

Degrees Celsius

A unit of temperature measurement in the metric system where water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees under standard atmospheric conditions.

CFCs

Chlorofluorocarbons, a group of odorless manufactured chemicals that damage the Earth's ozone layer and have been phased out in many applications due to environmental concerns.

Mean Surface Temperature

The average temperature of a planet's surface, calculated from a wide range of locations and times, indicative of its climate health.