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Chapter 2.2, Problem 3SB
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The factor that determines the chemical reactivity of an atom.

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An atom consists of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Protons and neutrons are present in the nucleus, but electrons are present outside the nucleus. Electrons are arranged around the nucleus in a three-dimensional space called energy levels or shells. These shells are composed of orbitals.

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