Question

bsc 1005 exam1 fall 2025
started: oct 16 at 8:35am
quiz instructions
question 2
the number of electrons of an atom determines its ________.
bonding properties
isotope
chemical element
all of the above are correct

Explanation:

Electrons, especially valence electrons, play a crucial role in chemical bonding. Isotopes are determined by the number of neutrons. The chemical element is defined by the number of protons. So only bonding properties are determined by electron number.

Answer:

bonding properties