The independent variable is a variable that is being manipulated or controlled. This is to see how it affects, changes and yields the outcome of the particular stimuli.
The dry ice experiment has an IV of temperature and a DV of melting time.
Germanium is classified as a metalloid or semi-metal . (:
Your answer should be C.) +2. "All the elements in Group 2 have two electrons in their valence shells, giving them an oxidation state of +2."
Credits: https://chem.libretexts.org/Core/Inorganic_Chemistry/Descriptive_Chemistry/Elements_Organized_by_Blo...
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