Can the properties of an element be predicted using a periodic table? WHY?

Aballoon inflated with three breaths of air has a volume of 1.7 l. at the same temperature and pressure, what is the volume of the balloon if five more same-sized breaths are added to the balloon? a balloon inflated with three breaths of air has a volume of 1.7 l. at the same temperature and pressure, what is the volume of the balloon if five more same-sized breaths are added to the balloon?

Ageologist determines that a sample of a mineral can't be scratched by a steel nail but can be scratched by a masonry drill bit. based on this information, the sample mineral has to be softer than a. orthoclase. b. fluorite. c. apatite. d. corundum.

Astable electron arrangement for an atom is one that does not easily change. how is this arrangement arrived at? a. valence electrons are transferred or shared to create a full outer shell of electrons. b. valence electrons are discarded into space to create a full outer shell of electrons. c. protons (positive charge) pair with valence electrons (negative charge) to create a strong bond. d. outer shells with valence electrons are transferred or shared.