It can be either they can have a negative or positive charge more specifically negatively charged molecule would called an anion and a positive one would be cation.
Answer:
I cant answer B, but I can answer A, and I don't think it is a scientifically reasonable plan.
Explanation:
The bag of sand weighs less than the gold statue, and yes the bag of sand seems like it would keep the trap from activating, but you would scientifically have to put something that was the same weight as the gold statue on the pedestal that the statue is on.
[Ar] 4s²
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D. Potential is not moving, while kinetic is moving.