Which Factor Determines Whether an Atom Will Be Chemically Reactive

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which factor determines whether an atom will be chemically reactive?

• A)the number of electrons in the outer shell
• B)the ratio of protons to electrons
• C)the number of electrons in the inner shell
• D)the ratio of protons to neutrons
• E)the number of electron shells an atom has

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