Question

What best explains why sodium is more likely to react with another element than an element such as neon?

the answer choices are:

a. Sodium has one fewer proton than neon.

b. Sodium has one fewer electron than neon.

c. Sodium has one more neutron than neon.

d. Sodium has one more electron than neon.

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Explanation:

Protons have pretty much nothing to do with reactions, but electrons affect reactions because that is how elements bond. A neutral sodium atom has 11 electrons while a neutral neon atom has 10 electrons, meaning D is correct.

Answer 2

Answer:

D

Explanation:

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