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Which factor impacts the possible number of ways in which different atoms can be put together?

An atom's inability to share neutrons and protons
The ability of atoms to combine in unlimited ways
An atom's inability to react with all elements in the same way
The inability of atoms to share electrons

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Answer: An atom's inability to react with all elements in the same way

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"An atom's inability to react with all elements in the same way" is the only factor from the given list which impacts the possible number of ways in which different atoms can be put together, since atoms of any given element may or may not react with atoms of another element, depending on various factors including elemental properties such as electronegativity, number of electrons in outer orbital, etc.
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