Relative chemical activity is usually relatively high for atoms with an outer shell that is
A) almost full.
B) almost empty.
C) Both of the first two responses are valid.
D) Neither of the first two responses is valid.

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Atoms with an outer shell that is almost full or almost empty tend to be more chemically active because they are more likely to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.

Relative Chemical Activity Is Usually Relatively High for Atoms with an Outer