Question

The behavior of an atom depends on the __________.

Answer
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the atomic mass of the atom

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valence electrons in the innermost electron shell

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valence electrons in the outermost electron shell

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the electronegativity of the particular atom

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the number of extra neutrons in the nucleus

Answer 1

The behavior of an atom depends on the **valence electrons in the outermost electron shell**.