Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The chemical properties of matter comes mostly from its

  1. Neutrons

  2. Valence electrons

  3. Protons

  4. Neucleous
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Valence electrons are the outermost electrons in an atom and are responsible for chemical bonding and reactions. They determine how atoms interact with each other, which governs chemical properties. Protons (Option C) define the element and affect physical properties, while neutrons (Option A) affect nuclear stability - neither directly controls chemical behavior.

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