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briefly explain why the number of electrons circling the nucleus determines the physical and chemical properties of the Atom

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Answer:

Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbits the nucleus

Step-by-step explanation:

Chemical and physical properties of elements are usually determined by the number of electrons they posses. When atoms combine, they do so in order to attain stability.

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