How is an atom of the element xenon (Xe) likely to act during a chemical reaction?
It will likely gain electrons.
It will likely lose electrons.
It will likely be unreactive. (MY ANSWER)
It will likely share electrons.
Molecules that are made up of two of the same atom have nonpolar covalent bonds. Which statement best explains this property?(1 point)
One of the atoms transfers electrons to the other atom.
The atoms have the same electronegativity. (MY ANSWER)
The atoms have the same number of valence electrons.
No electrons are shared between the atoms.
Which generalized equation represents a double-replacement reaction?(1 point)
AB → A + B
A + B → AB
AB + CD → AD + CB (MY ANSWER)
A + BC → B + AC
When iron pipes come in contact with water and oxygen, iron transfers electrons to the oxygen molecules. Which statement about the reactants is correct?
Iron is reduced, and oxygen is oxidized.
Oxygen is the reducing agent.
Iron is the oxidizing agent.
Oxygen is reduced, and iron is oxidized. (MY ANSWER)
Which statement accurately describes nuclear fission?
Fission is a process in which two or more nuclei combine to form a larger nucleus.
Fission is a process in which a large nucleus is split into smaller nuclei. (MY ANSWER)
Fission is a process in which an unstable nucleus releases matter and energy.
Fission is a process in which two or more atoms combine chemically.
A nucleus decays to produce a nucleus with one additional proton. Which type of decay did the nucleus undergo?
gamma decay
alpha decay
beta-plus decay
beta-minus decay (MY ANSWER)
Which type of decay is a form of nuclear fission?
alpha decay (MY ANSWER)
beta-plus decay
gamma decay
beta-minus decay
Given the same amount of force, which conclusion is correct?
Increased mass results in reduced acceleration. (MY ANSWER)
Mass increases with acceleration.
Mass and acceleration have a direct relationship.
Acceleration increases regardless of mass.
Which statement is true about speed and velocity?
Both speed and velocity are scalar quantities.
Both speed and velocity are vector quantities.
Speed is a scalar quantity, and velocity is a vector quantity. (MY ANSWER)
Speed is a vector quantity, and velocity is a scalar quantity.
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