ANSWER:
4 a) Specific elements have more than one oxidation state, demonstrating variable valency.
For example, the following transition metals demonstrate varied valence states: 
, 
, 
, etc.
Normal metals such as 
also show variable valencies. Certain non-metals are also found to show more than one valence state 
4 b) Isotopes are members of a family of an element that all have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
For example, Carbon-14 is a naturally occurring radioactive isotope of carbon, having six protons and eight neutrons in the nucleus. However, C-14 does not last forever and there will come a time when it loses its extra neutrons and becomes Carbon-12.
5 a) 
→ 
5 b) 
→ 
5 c) 
→ 
(already balanced so don't need to change)
5 d) 
→ 
5 e) 
→ 
EXPLANATION (IF NEEDED):
1. Write out how many atoms of each element is on the left (reactant side) and right (product side) of the arrow.
2. Start multiplying each side accordingly to try to get atoms of the elements on both sides equal.
EXAMPLE OF BALANCING:
Answer:
Forming a problem requires the scientist to use creativity to imagine new solutions.
Explanation:
Albert Einstein remains a critically prominent figure who conducted remarkable, ground-breaking research that not only formed the foundations of modern physics but also strongly affected the scientific world. It is difficult to teach imagination but it can be harnessed and accepted. Nothing incites our imaginative impulses we love more than the prospect of immediate creative inspiration. And creativity hits its full potential when paired with the experience, insights, and skills people gained by questioning the real-life problems.
Answer:
a. BH₃
Explanation:
According to the octet rules, atoms reach stability when are surrounded by eight electrons in their valence shell when they combine to form a chemical compound.
From the options, the only compound in which the central atom does not meet the octet rules is BH₃. The central atom is boron (B), which has 3 electrons in its valence shell. When B is combined with hydrogen (H), 3 electrons from the 3 atoms of H are added. The total amount of electrons is 6, fewer than 8 electrons needed to meet the rule.
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