The Reactivity of an Atom Arises from the

question 100

Multiple Choice

The reactivity of an atom arises from the

• A) energy differences between the orbitals that contain its electrons.
• B) number of electrons in the outermost electron shell.
• C) number of electron shells in the atom.
• D) sum of the potential energies of all electron shells.
• E) potential energy of the outermost electron shell, or valence shell.

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Definitions:

Moro Reflex

An involuntary response seen in newborns, where they suddenly extend their arms and legs and then pull them back in if they feel like they are falling.

Stimuli

External or internal factors that elicit a response or reaction from organisms.

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