An atom has 9 protons and 7 electrons. What is its overall charge?

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

The chart shows the bid provided by four contractors to complete a job. which contractor is the most cost-effective?

Which would freeze at a higher temperature: the great salt lake or lake tahoe? a. lake tahoe would freeze at a higher temperature. b. the great salt lake would freeze at a higher temperature. c. both lakes would freeze at the same temperature.