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Chemists are interested in the structure of materials and how they interact with each other. This necessitates that they understand compounds which are made up of atoms. Atoms combine together by means of their electrons.

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I assume you mean ionic properties. Ions are either negatively or positively charged atoms that are attracted to oppositely charged atoms. This explains the reasons for many bonds between atoms in molecules. Ionic bonds are not as strong as covalent, and are different from polar covalent bonds.

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It is the major factor determining chemical reactivity of a particular element.

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