Question

these are general categories that allow us to group elements by their physical pr
table may also be used to discover important information about the chemical pr
clements. it tells us how the elements \like\ to combine with other elements! thi
is called bonding. the process of reorganizing atoms into different bonded cluste
is what happens in a chemical reaction. the number of protons and neutrons in a
does not change, but the number of electrons does. we will talk about bonding i
later in this chapter.
practice 6.2

1. explain the difference between atomic number and atomic mass.

1. explain why the periodic table is significant.

1. by what process do atoms (elements) combine?

a grouping
b bonding
c holding
d grasping

Explanation:

The question asks about the process by which atoms (elements) combine. As per the text provided, it clearly states that "the process of reorganizing atoms into different bonded clusters is called bonding". So, we need to check the options to see which one matches this description.

Answer:

B. bonding