The electrons in the atom of an element which determine its chemical and electrical properties are.

Valence electrons

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Revolving electrons

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Excess electrons

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Active electrons

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The correct option is A Valence electrons
A valence electron is an electron that is associated with an atom, and that can participate in the formation of a chemical bond; in a single covalent bond, both atoms in the bond contribute one valence electron in order to form a shared pair. The presence of valence electrons can determine the element's chemical properties and whether it may bond with other elements.

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