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Having a complete set of electrons in a valence shell will increase or decrease the rate of a chemical reaction

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Answer:

decrease

Step-by-step explanation:

atoms seek to have full valence electrons, and react with others in order to gain or lose electrons. When an atom has all valence electrons it is not reactive. This is why noble gases aren't reactive.

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