Which pair of elements have the same valence electronic configuration of np³? (a)O and Se (b)Ge and Pb (c)P and Sb (d)K and Mg (e)Al and Ga

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

Afusion reaction takes place between carbon and another element. neutrons are released, and a different element is formed. the different element is a) lighter than helium.b)heavier than helium.c)the same weight as helium.d)dependent on the element that reacted with carbon.

When the ionic compound nabr dissolves in water, br– ions are pulled into solution by the attraction between what two particles? a. the na+ and br– ions b. the na+ ion and the negative end of a water molecule c. the br– ion and the positive end of a water molecule d. the br– ion and the negative end of a water molecule