Question
Which feature defines a neutral atom
Responses
the ability to change to another substance during a chemical reaction
a low level of reactivity
a full outer electron shell
the number of electrons equal to the number of protons
Responses
the ability to change to another substance during a chemical reaction
a low level of reactivity
a full outer electron shell
the number of electrons equal to the number of protons
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The feature that defines a neutral atom is **the number of electrons equal to the number of protons**. In a neutral atom, the positive charge of the protons is balanced by the negative charge of the electrons, resulting in no overall charge.
Yes.
What are valence electrons
Responses
electrons that are exchanged between atoms
the electrons surrounding an atom’s nucleus
the electrons in an atom’s outermost energy level
electrons that are shared between atoms
Responses
electrons that are exchanged between atoms
the electrons surrounding an atom’s nucleus
the electrons in an atom’s outermost energy level
electrons that are shared between atoms
GPT-4o mini
Valence electrons are **the electrons in an atom’s outermost energy level**. These electrons play a crucial role in chemical bonding and reactions, as they are involved in forming bonds with other atoms.