valence shell

ˈveɪləns ʃɛl

Definition

Definition of valence shell - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

chemistry

TECH.

outermost electron shell in an atom

TECH.

The valence shell determines the atom's bonding behavior.
Electrons in the valence shell are crucial for reactions.
The valence shell can hold up to eight electrons.

electron shell

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Expressions with valence

valence band

highest energy band in a solid filled with valence electrons

Electrons in the valence band cannot move freely.

valence electron

electron in outer shell forming bonds

Valence electrons determine how atoms bond in molecules.

valence bond

bond formed by electron pairs in valence shells

The valence bond theory explains the formation of H2.

Expressions with shell

empty shell

outer covering left after contents are removed

The beach was covered in empty shell after the storm.

shell game

game where a pea is hidden under shells

He lost money playing the shell game at the fair.

shell out

pay a large amount of money unwillingly

He had to shell out $500 for the unexpected car repair..

shell corporation

company existing only on paper, often for business transactions

The shell corporation had no employees or real office.

just an empty shell

person lacking emotions or purpose

After the tragedy, he felt like just an empty shell.

crawl into one's shell

withdraw from social interactions or activities

After the argument, he crawled into his shell and avoided everyone.

go into one's shell

become withdrawn and avoid social interaction

After the argument, he went into his shell.

out of one's shell

adj.

more confident and willing to talk

After joining the club, she came out of her shell.

out of your shell

adj.

less shy and reserved

After a few weeks, Maya was finally out of your shell at meetings.

retreat into one's shell

withdraw from social interactions

She tends to retreat into her shell when she's feeling overwhelmed.

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inert gas

chemistry

noble gas with a full valence shell

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French:couche de valence, ...
German:Valenzschale, ...
Italian:guscio di valenza, ...
Spanish:capa de valencia, ...
Portuguese:camada de valência, ...
Chinese:价电子层, ...
Japanese:価電子殻, ...
Arabic:غِلَاف التَّكَافُؤ, ...
Hebrew:קְלִיפַּת אֶלֶקְטְרוֹנִית חִיצוֹנִית, ...
Russian:валентная оболочка, ...
Ukrainian:валентна оболонка, ...
Hindi:संयोजक शेल, ...
Bengali:ভ্যালেন্স শেল, ...
Catalan:capa de valència, ...
Czech:valenční slupka, ...
Danish:valensskal, ...
Dutch:valentieschil, ...
Greek:κέλυφος σθένους, ...
Hungarian:vegyértékhéj, ...
Khmer:ស្រទាប់អេឡិចត្រុងវ៉ាឡង់, ...
Korean:가전자 껍질, ...
Persian:پوسته والانس, ...
Polish:powłoka walencyjna, ...
Portuguese (BR):camada de valência, ...
Romanian:strat de valență, ...
Swedish:valensskal, ...
Thai:เปลือกวาเลนซ์, ...
Turkish:değerlik kabuğu, ...
Vietnamese:lớp vỏ hóa trị, ...

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