Which feature defines a neutral atom?(1 point)

Question

Responses

the ability to change to another substance during a chemical reaction
the ability to change to another substance during a chemical reaction

a low level of reactivity
a low level of reactivity

a full outer electron shell
a full outer electron shell

the number of electrons equal to the number of protons

Answer 1

the number of electrons equal to the number of protons

Answer 2

Which phrase describes valence electrons?(1 point)
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electrons that are exchanged between atoms
electrons that are exchanged between atoms

the electrons surrounding an atom’s nucleus
the electrons surrounding an atom’s nucleus

the electrons in an atom’s outermost energy level
the electrons in an atom’s outermost energy level

electrons that are shared between atoms

Answer 3

the electrons in an atom’s outermost energy level

Answer 4

Why do atoms exchange or share electrons during bonding?(1 point)
Responses

to become neutral
to become neutral

to have eight inner level electrons
to have eight inner level electrons

to attract an ion with the opposite charge
to attract an ion with the opposite charge

to obtain a full outer electron shell