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

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The chemical properties of an atom depend on the arrangement of its electrons in its outermost energy level. This arrangement is determined by the electrical force between the positively charged nucleus and the negatively charged electrons. Therefore, the force that determines the chemical properties of an atom is an electrical force.

A Force That Determines the Chemical Properties of an Atom