The Reactivity of an Atom Arises from

question 68

Multiple Choice

The reactivity of an atom arises from

• A) the average distance of the outermost electron shell from the nucleus.
• B) the existence of unpaired electrons in the valence shell.
• C) the sum of the potential energies of all the electron shells.
• D) the potential energy of the valence shell.
• E) the energy difference between the s and p orbitals.

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Definitions:

Bacteria

Single-celled microorganisms that come in various shapes and are found everywhere; they can be beneficial, neutral, or harmful to other organisms.

Food Source

Any substance that living organisms use for nutritional support, typically containing essential nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals.

Translational Controls

Regulatory mechanisms controlling the rate and timing of protein synthesis from the mRNA template, affecting gene expression.

mRNA Molecule

A type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.