In reacting, metal atoms characteristically Group of answer choices lose electrons form covalent bonds decrease in oxidation state become anions

As you move from right to left on the periodic table the atomic radius fill in the blank

This active feature of earth's crust in building mountain ranges as well as islands. this feature is a a) cavern. b) earthquake. c) mountain. d) volcano.

Rocks, as they are compressed, begin forming mountains above the earth's surface when two continental plates converge. the continental crust increases in depth as the mountains grow above. the himalayan mountains formed at a convergent plate boundary in this manner. the rocks are smashed together causing them to due to the intense heat and pressure from the colliding plates and eventually forming rock. a) melt; igneous b) layer; sedimentary c) recrystallize; metamorphic d) melt into the earth's interior; metamorphic