The Driving Force That Causes Atoms to React with One

question 26

Multiple Choice

The driving force that causes atoms to react with one another is the desire for an increase in

• A)the number of electrons.
• B)stability.
• C)the size of the atom.
• D)metallic property of the atom.

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