The Reactivity of an Atom Arises from ________

question 38

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

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