A Force That Determines the Chemical Properties of an Atom

question 8

Multiple Choice

A force that determines the chemical properties of an atom is a(n)

• A)friction force.
• B)nuclear force.
• C)gravitational force.
• D)electrical force.
• E)none of these

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