What determines the chemical properties of an atom (how it will react)? the number of neutrons in the nucleus the number of isotopes of the atom the number of electrons in the outermost (valence) energy level the number of protons in the nucleus the atomic mass of the atom
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The number of neutrons in the nucleus: This does not determine the chemical properties of an atom. Neutrons contribute to the mass of an atom but do not influence its chemical behavior. Show more…
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