The properties of elements are determined by the structures of their atoms?

Question

True or False

Answer 1

true

Answer 2

The properties are determined based on the sub-atomic make-up of each element. Elements differ at the simplest level depending on the number of protons in their nucleus. Electrons and neutrons may vary some within the same element (ions and isotopes respectively) but protons always are the same. Example: Only carbon has 6 protons.

Answer 3

True, to an extent. The properties of elements are determined by the electronic structures of their atoms, as in where the electrons are and where they aren't.

Answer 4

True, the structure which includes the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons determines its specific mass and the valence electrons on the outer shell determine how the element behaves in a reaction.

Answer 5

That's part of it.

Properties of a particular element or any material depend on many things. If you are interested in properties like elasticity, yield and tensile strength, hardness, fracture toughness, fatigue strength, creep strength, etc., then you must consider the details of how the atoms of the material are arranged and the type of bonds that are holding the atoms together. For example, diamonds and graphite are both made of carbon atoms, but their material properties are very different.

Answer 6

True, due to the number of protons and neutrons. Also, if it is reacting, it is determined by the number of electrons.

Answer 7

yes