The tendency of an element to react is closely related to?
a. its atomic mass
b. attractions between its atoms
c. the number of valences electrons in atoms of the element
d. the ratio of protons to neutrons in atoms of the element

Which statement correctly describes metallic bonds? a. they form when certain atoms lose electrons and other atoms gain electrons. b. they involve an attraction between anions and cations. they always involvpoth a metal and a nonmetal. d. they can only form between atoms of the same element. e. they form because electrons can move freely between atoms.