Which subatomic particle is involved in chemical bonding and is responsible for an element's reactivity?

Question

Chemistry

John Shea

26 October, 05:08

Which subatomic particle is involved in chemical bonding and is responsible for an element's reactivity?

+5

Answers (2)

Know the Answer?

Annalise Reid · Answer 1

Annalise Reid 26 October, 06:34

0

The answer is electrons

Trevon Kirby · Answer 2

There are three different subatomic particles present in the atoms of each element: neutron, proton and electron. It is the electrons, and more specifically the valence electrons, that determine the reactivity of an element.