Answer is:
It is likely soluble in water.
It will likely light up a bulb in a conductivity apparatus (CaO(l)).
It will likely have a high melting point.
1) Calcium oxide (CaO) has ionic bonds between calcium cations (Ca²⁺) and oxygen anions (O²⁻). It reacts with water and form calcium hydroxide:
CaO(s) + H₂O(l) → Ca(OH)₂(aq).
2) Ionic solid calcium oxide dissolved in water conduct electricty due to the dissociation Ca(OH)₂(aq) → Ca²⁺(aq) + 2OH⁻(aq).
3) Because it has strong ionic bonds, it has high melting point (around 2600°C).
One side drops into fault
Here are some trends you should know.
Electronegativity increases as you go right and up along the periodic table.
So, (1) is wrong
Atomic mass increases as you go right and down along the periodic table.
So, (2) is wrong
Proton number or atomic number increases as you go right and down in the table.
So, (3) is correct
Metallic character increases as you go left and down along the periodic table.
So, (4) is wrong
Idk.... my grade in the school C (about chemistry)
Answer: A. inconsistent data
Indeed, using inconsistent data in a research or more to support an argument will only jeopardize its validity. A scientific argument supported by inconsistent data will be considered invalid and unreliable. That's why there are several scientific ways on data gathering.
