The reactivity of an element is significantly influenced by the number of electrons in its group shell. Elements with a nearly complete group shell tend to be more reactive as they seek to either gain or lose electrons to achieve a stable electronic configuration. This is why metals, which often have one or two electrons in their group shell, readily donate them, while nonmetals, with five or six electrons in their group shell, tend to gain electrons to complete their shell.
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