Carbon atoms are able to form long chains, while oxygen atoms cannot. what is a plausible reason for this difference?

a) carbon is much less electronegative than oxygen.

b) a carbon atom is very large compared to an oxygen atom.

c) chains of oxygen atoms can only be joined by single bonds.

d) the bond energy of o-o single bonds is too small for stable chains.

Which of the following electromagnetic waves can create ions?

Astudent states that 9.0 g of baking soda will form an unsaturated solution in 100 g of water. what do you need to know to decide whether this statement is correct? a. the temperature of the water and the molar mass of baking soda b. the percent by volume of the solution and the solubility of baking soda c. the temperature of the water and the solubility of baking soda at that temperature

Which of these are physical changes in matter? check all that apply boiling water a pencil being sharpened exploding dynamite freezing water rotting cheese