10. INFER: Why can the reactant in a
decomposition reaction never be an element?

Because elements cannot decompose

Explanation:

Elements are distinct substances that cannot be split-up into simpler substances. Such substances are only made up of one atom.

the ideal gas law equation is as follows

pv = nrt

where p - pressure

v - volume

n - number of moles

r - universal gas constant

t - temperature

so if the pressure, volume and temperature are already known

we are left with n and r

since r is the universal gas constant that has a known fixed value then r too is known

so we are left with 'n'

once we know temperature volume and pressure

we can find the number of moles of gas present using the ideal gas law equation

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since electrons are negative the answer is neagtaive