Question

What part of that antonym determines if it will combine or break apart from another substance

Answer 1

Answer

The electron affinity in chemical reaction decides the formation of breakdown of substance

Explanation

Within the chemical reactions, different reactants are come together to make the new compound to complete up to the reaction. The reaction is based on the stability of reactants and the electron affinity of these reactants. The oxidation and reduction process within the reaction is also the main reason to combine or break the substance. For example

$H_2 + F_2 -------> 2HF$

The hydron has the ability to lose electron and fluorine has the ability to gain an electron. The strong or weak electron affinity of this element makes the new compound HF.