Explanation: In the old days, the position of the sun was used to tell which time of the day it is. But more modern findings, has shown that the longitude line matters too.

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Methane can be decomposed into two simpler substances: hydrogen and carbon. Therefore, methane 1. is a gas. 2. cannot be an elem

Reika [66]

Answer: 2. cannot be an element.

Explanation:

Element is a pure substance which is composed of atoms of similar elements.It can not be decomposed into simpler constituents using chemical reactions.Example: Copper $Cu$

Compound is a pure substance which is made from atoms of different elements combined together in a fixed ratio by mass.It can be decomposed into simpler constituents using chemical reactions. Example: methane $CH_4$

$CH_4\rightarrow C+2H_2$

Thus as it can be decomposed into its constituent elements, it is a compound.

Mixture is a substance which has two or more components which do not combine chemically and do not have any fixed ratio in which they are present.

Thus methane cannot be an element.

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the elements silicon (atomic number 14) and chlorine (atomic number 17) are both in period 3 of the periodic table. which is mor

Oliga [24]

Chlorine is highly reactive than Silicon.

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Why do atoms tend to be bonded to other atoms?

Aleks04 [339]

Answer:

Atoms are often more stable when bonded to other atoms

Explanation:

Like for example let's say ionic bonds..... Since one atom has to lose specific electrons to be stable and the other needs the electrons from the other atom to be stable.....

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