Multiple Choice
Which characteristics of an atom determine whether it will bind with other atoms?
A) Number of protons and net electrical charge.
B) Number of neutrons and number of electrons in the outer shell.
C) Number of neutrons and net electrical charge.
D) Number of electrons in the outer shell and net electrical charge.
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