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2. Neon, only
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When Na and F combine they form an electron configuration of 2-8. Na electron configuration is 2-8-1 while F is 2-7, so when they form an ionic bond F will gain Na outermost electron to complete its valence shell due to having a higher negativity. Neon has an electron configuration of 2-8 but argon has 2-8-8.
Answer: C. Harmful, because it will have a harder time sneaking up on its prey
Explanation: White skin on an alligator would be detrimental because it would not be able to blend in to its surroundings as well, as the white skin would stand out from the greens and browns of the swamps in which alligators normally inhabit. Most alligators also live in warmer climates, so there would not be much opportunity to try and blend into any sort of snow.
Hard water contains salts of calcium and magnesium principally as bicarbonates, chlorides, and sulfates. Ferrous ion may also be present;
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- Hard water contains salts of calcium and magnesium principally as bicarbonates, chlorides, and sulfates. Ferrous ion may also be present; oxidized to the ferric form. It appears as a reddish brown stain on washed fabrics and enameled surfaces.
- Water hardness that is caused by calcium bicarbonates is known as temporary, because boiling converts the bicarbonates to the insoluble carbonates; hardness from other salts is called permanent.
- Calcium and magnesium ions in hard water react with the higher fatty acids off soap to form an insoluble gelatinous curd, thereby causing a waste of the soap.
