Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter 2, Problem 3TYK
The chemical activity of an atom:
a. depends on the electrons in the outermost energy level.
b. is increased when the outermost energy level is filled withelectrons.
c. depends on its 1s but not its 2s or 2p orbitals.
d. is increased when valence electrons completely fill the outerorbitals.
e. of oxygen prevents it from sharing its electrons with otheratoms.
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