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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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