the way in which elements bond to form compounds depends on the following.
A) the model of the atom
B) the structural formula of the compound
C) the dissociation of the ions in the compound
D) the number and arrangement of electrons in the atoms of the elements

Question

the way in which elements bond to form compounds depends on the following.
A) the model of the atom
B) the structural formula of the compound
C) the dissociation of the ions in the compound
D) the number and arrangement of electrons in the atoms of the elements

damien · Answer

D

phebe · Answer

C.

C determines what kind of an element it is, and different types of elements have different types of bonding, different electronegativities, all of which determines whether an atom loses or gains (ionic), or shares (covalent) electrons.