What is the difference between a
"characteristic” and a “trait"? give an example of
each.

Why is the bond angle in a water molecule less than the bond angle of methane? a. the central oxygen atom in water has two lone pairs of electrons, whereas the central carbon atom in methane has no lone pairs. b. the central hydrogen atom in water has one lone pair of electrons, whereas the central carbon atom in methane has two lone pairs. c. the central oxygen atom in water has four lone pairs of electrons, whereas the central carbon atom in methane has only one lone pair. d. the central oxygen atom exerts more repulsive force on surrounding atoms than the central carbon atom in methane does. reset next

Phosphorous can form an ion called phosphide, which has the formula p3−. this ion can form an ion called phosphide, which has the formula p3−. this ion properties very similar to those of pforms when a phosphorus atom loses three protonsis called a cationcontains 18 electrons

Which of the following is a physical change? a.burning a piece of wood b.sawing a piece of wood in half c.rust forming on an iron fence d.a copper roof changing color from orange to green