What trend does first ionization energy follow, going across the periodic table

18. use the activity series to predict whether the following synthesis reaction will occur. write the chemical equations for the reaction if it's predicted to occur. (s) + o2(g) -> *note: it is possible.*

Which of the following statements about hybrid orbitals is or are true? choose all that apply. choose all that apply. under sp2 hybridization, the large lobes point to the vertices of an equilateral triangle. after an atom undergoes sp hybridization there is one unhybridized p orbital on the atom. the angle between the large lobes of sp3 hybrids is 109.5∘

Which statement explains why the bonds between non metals tend to be covalent? the bonds are found to be nondirectional they have large differences in electronegativity they have small differences in electronegativity they have ions that produce an electrostatic pull