Electron shells.
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   Electrons  exist only at fixed levels of energy, which are also called
   electron shells.
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   The  outermost shell is called the valence shell, and contains valence
   electrons.
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   Most  chemical  reactions  involve  valence electrons, since atoms are
   most stable with complete valence shells.
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