Which of the following best describes a limiting factor?* 1 The size of a population that an ecosystem is able to support
2 Elements that prevent a population from growing to its maximum potential

2(B)-Elements that prevent a population from growing to its maximum potential.

Explanation:

Limiting factors are factors that limit the growth of a population, so 2(B) would be correct.

idk what the options are but

these is a strong electrostatic attraction between the ions hence a lot of energy is needed to overcome this attraction

this is why the boiling points are so high

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