5 You have a new bike. Suggest steps you could take to make sure it does not rust. Give a reason for each one.

Install fenders and frame protection on your new ride.

Don't leave your bike exposed to the elements.

Wash and dry your bike regularly.

Keep your bike well-lubricated.

Explanation:

since the atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus, as we move to the left on the periodic table, the electrostatic pull between the nucleus and the valence electron shell decreases. as we move down a group (vertical column), the valence shell energy level gets further and further from the nucleus.