Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780133923001
Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2.2, Problem 1CYL
Summary Introduction

To explain:

The fact that makes the atom reactive.

Introduction:

The atoms which have an equal number of protons and electrons are reactive in nature. The presence of equal numbers of protons and electrons gives an atom an overall neutral charge and does not provide them with any stability.

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Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)