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Each element is unique in terms of reactivity. Most elements react readily in high temperatures, but some react quicker in the cold. The same tendency is observed in respect to pressure, with most elements reacting as pressure increases. However, some others react as pressure decreases. In terms of internal factors, a higher surface area correlates with greater reactivity because reagents have a greater chance of making contact with the substance.
The number of protons in the atomic nucleus also determines its electric charge, which in turn determines the number of electrons of the atom in its non-ionized state. The electrons are placed into atomic orbitals that determine the atom's various chemical properties. The number of neutrons in a nucleus usually has very little effect on an element's chemical properties (except in the case of hydrogen and deuterium).