Which of the following terms indicates the number of bonds that can be formed by an atom?

Which of the following terms indicates the number of bonds that can be formed by an atom?

A. Oxidation number

B. Valence

C. Atomic number

D. Electronegativity 

The correct answer is B

Explanation

The term that indicates the number of bonds an atom can form is valence.

  • Oxidation number → shows charge in a compound

  • Atomic number → number of protons

  • Electronegativity → ability to attract electrons

Correct Answer: B. Valence

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