Here are the answers to your questions based on the provided options:
Question 1: A) Which feature defines a neutral atom?
- Response: the number of electrons equal to the number of protons
Question 2: A) What are valence electrons?
- Response: the electrons in an atom’s outermost energy level
Question 3: A) Why do atoms exchange or share electrons during bonding?
- Response: to obtain a full outer electron shell
Question 4: A) How many valence electrons are in an atom of the element fluorine?
- Response: seven
Question 5: A) Which change is likely to happen to an atom of the element strontium (Sr) during bonding?
- Response: It will give up electrons, forming a positive ion.
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