Question

the chemical properties of a given element are dictated by:
a the number of protons and the number of electrons
b the number of protons only
c the number of protons and the number of neutrons
d the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons

Explanation:

The chemical properties of an element are determined by its ability to form chemical bonds, which is related to the number of valence electrons. The number of electrons in a neutral atom is equal to the number of protons. Neutrons mainly affect the mass - related and nuclear properties, not the chemical ones.

Answer:

A. the number of protons and the number of electrons