Question

correctly match the function of each subatomic particle
proton
neutron
electron
determines how the atom will bind with other atoms to form compounds responsible for identifying an atoms atomic number
determines the stability of an atom

Explanation:

• Proton: The atomic number of an atom is equal to the number of protons in its nucleus. So protons are responsible for identifying an atom’s atomic number.
• Neutron: Neutrons are found in the nucleus along with protons. They help in stabilizing the nucleus by countering the repulsive forces between protons (due to their positive charge). So neutrons determine the stability of an atom.
• Electron: Electrons are involved in chemical bonding. The way electrons are arranged (valence electrons) determines how an atom will interact and bond with other atoms to form compounds.

Answer:

• proton $\longleftrightarrow$ responsible for identifying an atom's atomic number
• neutron $\longleftrightarrow$ determines the stability of an atom
• electron $\longleftrightarrow$ determines how the atom will bind with other atoms to form compounds