The Helium Atom Has One More Electron Than Hydrogen

question 27

Multiple Choice

The helium atom has one more electron than hydrogen. The chemical properties differ because helium

• A) and hydrogen are equally reactive since chemical bonding has nothing to do with the number of electrons.
• B) is more reactive, since it has two electrons that can form chemical bonds.
• C) is much less reactive, since its two electrons form a stable closed shell.
• D) has neutrons in the nucleus.

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