An open-minded scientist does all of the following except a. think creatively to design experiments. b. accept new ideas that he or she doesn't agree
with. c. ask questions about observations. d. question existing ideas.

Ase your answer to this question on the information below.hydrocarbons and fissionable nuclei are among the sources used for the production of energy in the united states. a chemical reaction produces much less energy than a nuclear reaction per mole of reactant.the balanced chemical equation below represents the reaction of one molecule of a hydrocarbon with two molecules of oxygen.chemical equation: ch4 + 2o2 → co2 + 2h2o + 1.48 × 10−18 jthe nuclear equation below represents one of the many possible reactions for one fissionable nucleus. in this equation, x represents a missing product.nuclear equation: write an isotopic notation for the missing product represented by x in the nuclear equation.

Question 3(multiple choice worth 4 points) (04.04 lc) what does it mean when an element is reduced? it empties a valance shell, reducing its atomic radius. it gains electrons, reducing its overall charge. it increases electronegativity, reducing its ability to bond. it loses electrons, reducing its electron number.

How might this scientific phenomena be explained? a paper clip floats on water.