The reactivity of an atom arises primarily from ___.

a. the energy difference between the electron shells.

b. the potential energy of the outermost shell.

c. the average distance of the outermost shell from the nucleus.

d. the sum of the potential energies of all-electron shells.

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Amelia Gallagher

5 August, 11:16

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E. existence of unpaired electrons in the outermost shell.

The reactivity of an atom arises primarily from ___.a. the energy difference between the electron shells.b. the potential energy of the outermost shell.c. the average distance of the outermost shell from the nucleus.d. the sum of the potential energies of all-electron shells.