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Chapter 2.1, Problem 2TC
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The reason that atoms with unfilled outer electron shells tend to react with one another.
Introduction:
The outer shells of atoms have more electrons as compared to the inner shells. These electrons exchange with the electrons of other atoms in order to fulfill their valence electrons in outer shells.
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