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How are reactivity patterns on the periodic table related to an element's use in everyday applications?

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•The position of the electron in the atom can be explained by the presence of a concentric shell around the nucleus. The number of electrons in the outer shell of an atom determines its reactivity. Rare gases are less reactive because they have a completely electron shell.

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