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Organic Chemistry

Difference Between Valence and Core electrons

Valence Electrons

Core Electrons

Valence Electrons are farthest away from the nucleus at the outermost shell. This increase in the distance from the nucleus weakens the attractive nuclear interactions raising its energies.

The core electrons are the those present closer to the nucleus. Their attractive interactions with the nucleus are stronger, which lowers their energy and contributes to stability.