The Property of a Neutral Atom That Defines Its Chemical

question 296

Multiple Choice

The property of a neutral atom that defines its chemical behavior and fixes its position in the periodic table is:

• A) its physical size.
• B) the number of neutrons in the nucleus.
• C) the number of protons and neutrons in its nucleus.
• D) the number of protons in the nucleus.

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Definitions:

Elimination

In solving systems of equations, elimination involves adding or subtracting equations to remove one variable, making it easier to solve for the others.

Solution

The answer to a problem or the explanation for a question, especially in mathematics or science.

Linear Equations

Equations in which the highest power of the variable(s) is one, producing a straight line when graphed on the Cartesian plane.

Method Of Elimination

A technique for solving systems of equations by removing variables to find a solution that satisfies all equations simultaneously.