Answer: Mercury-194 is an unstable isotope and hence is radioactive.
Explanation: Mercury-194 is an isotope of mercury, having formula 
Number of protons in this isotope = 80
Number of neutrons in this isotope = 114
This isotope is radioactive in nature and under decay process by Electron Capture.
Electron capture reactions are the reactions in which a proton in a nucleus absorbs an electron and convert it into neutron. The resulting nucleus will have a decreased atomic number and same atomic mass.
Reaction for electron capture of mercury-194 follows:
Answer:
Choice B. The solid with hydrogen bonding.
Assumption: the molecules in the four choices are of similar sizes.
Explanation:
Molecules in a molecular solid are held intact with intermolecular forces. To melt the solid, it is necessary to overcome these forces. The stronger the intermolecular forces, the more energy will be required to overcome these attractions and melt the solid. That corresponds to a high melting point.
For molecules of similar sizes,
- The strength of hydrogen bonding will be stronger than the strength of dipole-dipole attractions.
- The strength of dipole-dipole attractions (also known as permanent dipole) will be stronger than the strength of the induced dipole attractions (also known as London Dispersion Forces.)
That is:
Strength of Hydrogen bond > Strength of Dipole-dipole attractions > Strength of Induced dipole attractions.
Accordingly,
Melting point due to Hydrogen bond > Melting point due to Dipole-dipole attractions > Melting point due to Induced Dipole attractions.
- Induced dipole is possible between all molecules.
- Dipole-dipole force is possible only between polar molecules.
- Hydrogen bonds are possible only in molecules that contain
atoms that are bonded directly to atoms of 
, 
, or 
.
As a result, induced dipoles are the only force possible between molecules of the solid in choice C. Assume that the molecules are of similar sizes, such that the strengths of induced dipole are similar for these molecules.
Melting point in choice B > Melting point in choice D > Melting point in choice A and C.
In my opinion, the answer is the second option.
Answer:
It is a chemical change
Explanation:
The combination of sodium hydroxide and fat yields soap and glycerine.
We have to remember that one of the characteristics of a chemical change is that new substance(es) is/are formed. We have to look out for this when considering any process.
We can see here that new substances were formed (soap and glycerine). Based on this, we can assert that a chemical change has taken place.
