Which of the Following Characteristics of an Atom Determines the Number

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics of an atom determines the number and kind of bonds it can form?

• A) its atomic number
• B) the number of particles in its valence shell
• C) its atomic mass
• D) the number of particles in its nucleus

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