What characteristic of an element determines how its atoms can bond with other atoms? A. its total number of electrons
B. its number of valence electrons
C. how many low-energy-level electrons it has
D. how many protons and neutrons it has

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I think ur answer is A. its total number of electrons.

Explanation:

The electrons of the outermost energy level determine the energetic stability of the atom and its tendency to form chemical bonds with other atoms to form molecules. Under standard conditions, atoms fill the inner shells first, often resulting in a variable number of electrons in the outermost shell.