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Explain how its electron configuration influences the chemical behavior of an atom

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Answer:

If the electron configuration is unstable, then the chemical behavior of an atom will be more reactive.

Step-by-step explanation:

The number of electrons in the outermost shell (valence shell) determines the chemical properties of an atom.

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