A force that determines the chemical properties of an atom is a
A) electrical force.
B) nuclear force.
C) gravitational force.
D) friction force.
E) none of these

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The chemical properties of an atom are determined by the electrical forces among the electrons in the outer shell and the nucleus, as well as between atoms. These forces are responsible for chemical bonding and reactions.

A Force That Determines the Chemical Properties of an Atom