I would say it is constructing a hypothesis, that is because a hypothesis is basically gathering information or resources to support what your question was. so i say it is B.
Answer:
Thus, helium has the largest first ionization energy, while francium has one of the lowest.
The correct answer is C.
Most of the time, double replacements produce one product that is soluble and one that is insoluble
This results in a precipitate within a liquid or aqueous solution
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