valence electrons Atoms of elements want to be ___ eight electrons . In order to be elements need valence electrons. This is called the . Elements or valence electrons in order to obtain valence electrons and become . This is called a . Elements with valence electrons are so they are . The more electrons needed to get to the more the element is. For example, group 1 with only 1 valence electrons is much more reactive than group 17 with 7 valence electrons.