Non-metal atoms gain an electron, or electrons, from another atom to become >negatively charged ions.
Answer: assume pathogens are present and treat the samples accordingly
Explanation:
When investigators are unable to conclusively ascertain the source of a biological sample found at a crime scene, the correct thing to do is to treat it as if pathogens are present in it and handle it according to set rules on how to handle pathogens.
This is done to ensure that if a pathogen is indeed present, it would not cause a health emergency by infecting those who come in contact with the samples at the scene.
Answer: decomposition
Explanation:
1 . Combustion is a type of chemical reaction in which a hydrocarbon reacts with oxygen to form carbon dioxide ans water along with liberation of large amount of energy.
2. Decomposition is a type of chemical reaction in which a single reactant gives two or more than two products.

3. Single replacement is a type of chemical reaction in which a more reactive element displaces the less reactive element from its slat solution.
4. Synthesis is a type of chemical reaction in which two or more than two reactants combine together to give a single product.
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