Adding and subtracting significiant figures with scientific notation

Read the given expression. x = number of protons − number of core electrons which of the following explains the identity of x and its trends across a period? x is the effective nuclear charge, and it remains constant across a period. x is the screening constant, and it remains constant across a period. x is the effective nuclear charge, and it increases across a period. x is the screening constant, and it increases across a period.

The crust of earth may a- continets and ocean floors. b-continents only. c-layers of sedimentary rocks and continents. d-all of the above

Which compounds have the empirical formula ch2o? a.c2h4o2 b.c3h6o3 c.ch2o2 d.c5h10o5 e.c6h12o6