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Explain why atomic number is more important than atomic mass in determining chemical properties. |
| Answer» Solution :Chemical reactions depend upon the type of bonding in the REACTANTS which, in tum, depends upon the number of ELECTRONS in the OUTERMOST shell. The number of electrons in the outermost shell isgiven by atomic number. Therefore, atomic number is more important than atomic MASS in DETERMINING chemical properties. | |