QUESTION 13 The chemical properties of an element generally depend on: a. The number of neutrons in the nucleus of the element. b. The electron arrangement of the element. c. The proton arrangement of the element. d. The atomic mass of the element.
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The number of neutrons in the nucleus of the element: This is not entirely true. While the number of neutrons can affect the stability of the nucleus, it does not directly affect the chemical properties of the element. b. The electron arrangement of the element: Show more…
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