which of the following has influence on the chemical properties of an element? A.The size of the nucleus B.The number of protons in its nucleus C.The number of neutrons in the nucleus D.The number of electrons surrounding the nucleus
The chemical properties of the atom are determined by the number of protons.The number of electrons in each element's electron shells, particularly the outermost valence shell, is the primary factor in determining its chemical bonding behavior.
