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a  Protons and neutrons determine an atom’s identity, whereas the electron cloud determines the atom’s chemical properties. 

b  Protons determine an atom’s identity, whereas valence electrons determine the atom’s chemical properties. 

c  The electron cloud determines an atom’s identity, whereas valence electrons determine the atom’s chemical properties. 

d  Valence electrons determine an atom’s identity, whereas the electron cloud determines its chemical properties

Which one of the following correctly describes an atom’s identity and chemical properties?