All of the following increase from left to right across the second period of the periodic table (na - ar) except

effective nuclear charge
number of core electrons
number of valence electrons
atomic number

Match term definition ellipse a) diagonal cross section of a cylinder circle b) diagonal cross section through the widest part of a sphere sphere c) cross section parallel to the base of a cone great circle d) shape created when a semi-circle is rotated around the y-axis triangle e) perpendicular cross section of a cone

What method(s) do plants use to obtain nitrogen? select all that apply. absorb it from the atmosphere use bacteria to convert nitrogen to usable form obtain usable nitrogen compounds from the soil absorb nitrogen from water taken in at the roots

Which statements are true concerning mineral formation? check all that apply. the slower the cooling, the larger the crystals. the faster the cooling, the smaller the crystals. crystals formed from magma are smaller than crystals formed from lava. minerals can only form in solutions when the solution is heated deep underground. when a solution cools, elements and compounds leave the solution and crystallize as minerals. minerals formed from hot water solutions can form narrow channels in the surrounding rock.