Which statement describes a chemical property related to the particles that
make up a material?
A. Diamond does not conduct electricity, because all of the valence
electrons of its atoms are shared with other atoms.
B. Lead is a relatively dense metal because its atoms have more
mass than the atoms of many other metals.
C. Magnesium is highly flammable because its atoms combine easily
with oxygen atoms.
D. Graphite is a very soft substance because it is made of carbon
atoms that are arranged in sheetlike structures joined by Van der
Waals forces.