Answer: [A]: "<span><span>two atoms, both the same element, bonded together</span>".
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The stable ion the sulfur would form is the sulfide ion,
S
2
−
.
Explanation:
A neutral sulfur atom contains 16 electrons. We can know this because its atomic number is 16, which means there are 16 protons in the nucleus. Since the negative charge of the electrons cancels the charge of the protons, the sulfur atom is neutral. The electron configuration of sulfur is
1s
2
2s
2
2p
6
3s
2
3p
4
. The valence shell (the 3s and 3p sublevels) contains six electrons, but it needs eight to become stable. Think of the octet rule. Therefore a sulfur atom will gain two electrons to form the sulfide anion with a charge of
2
−
, with the symbol
S
2
−
.hope this helps
Step 1: Write Imbalance Equation
CH₃CHO + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O
Step 2: Balance Carbon Atoms:
There are 2 carbon atoms at reactant side and one at product side. So multiply CO₂ with 2 to balance them. i.e.
CH₃CHO + O₂ → 2 CO₂ + H₂O
Step 3: Balance Hydrogen Atoms:
There are 4 hydrogen atoms at reactant side and 2 Hydrogen atoms at product side. So, multiply H₂O by 2 to balance Hydrogen on both sides. i.e.
CH₃CHO + O₂ → 2 CO₂ + 2 H₂O
Step 4: Balance Oxygen Atoms:
There are 3 Oxygen atoms at reactant side and 6 Oxygen atoms at product side. In order to balance them multiply O₂ on reactant side by 2.5 (5/2). i.e
CH₃CHO + 5/2 O₂ → 2 CO₂ + 2 H₂O
Step 6: Eliminate Fraction:
Multiply overall equation by 2 to eliminate fraction. i.e.
2 CH₃CHO + 5 O₂ → 4 CO₂ + 4 H₂O
Answer:
To the best of my knowledge, it is because of the amount of gamma rays is given off.
Explanation:
While both are isotopes, Potassium 40 gives off fewer gamma rays compared to Cobalt 60. Potassium 40 isn't really harmful to humans, but Cobalt 60 (I believe) is used in chemotherapy.
