Which Characteristics of an Atom Determine Whether It Will Bind

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which characteristics of an atom determine whether it will bind with other atoms?

• A) Number of protons and net electrical charge.
• B) Number of neutrons and number of electrons in the outer shell.
• C) Number of neutrons and net electrical charge.
• D) Number of electrons in the outer shell and net electrical charge.

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