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Q:
A) the existence of unpaired electrons in the valence shell | B) the potential energy of the valence shell |
C) the average distance of the outermost electron shell from the nucleus | D) the sum of the potential energies of all the electron shells |
Answer: A) the existence of unpaired electrons in the valence shell
Explanation:
Explanation:
The reactivity of an atom arises from the existence of unpaired electrons in the valence shell.