Chapter 2: Q3TYU (page 28)
The reactivity of an atom arises from
(A) the average distance of the outermost electron shell from the nucleus.
(B) the existence of unpaired electrons in the valence shell.
(C) the sum of the potential energies of all the electron shells.
(D) the potential energy of the valence shell.
Short Answer
(A) The statement 鈥渢he average distance of the outermost electron shell from the nucleus鈥 is false.
(B) The statement 鈥渢he existence of unpaired electrons in the valence shell鈥 is true.
(C) The statement 鈥渢he sum of the potential energies of all the electron shells鈥 is false.
(D) The statement 鈥渢he potential energy of the valence shell鈥 is false.