How can a scientist assess whether a pure niobium (nb) sample is responsible for contaminating the lab with radioactivity? test the niobium sample to see whether it now contains other elements. test the niobium sample for the presence of niobium oxide compounds. heat the niobium, and see if the level of radioactivity in the lab increases. place the niobium under pressure, and see if the level of radioactivity in the lab increases.

Predict whether the changes in enthalpy, entropy, and free energy will be positive or negative for the boiling of water, and explain your predictions. how does temperature affect the spontaneity of this process?

Which statement correctly describes the phosphate ion, ? it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms covalently bonded together, and there is a –3 charge distributed over the entire ion. it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms covalently bonded together, and there is a –3 charge on the phosphorus atom. it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms ionically bonded together, and there is a –3 charge distributed over the entire ion. it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms ionically bonded together, and there is a –3 charge on the phosphorus atom.

Suppose you mix one mole of sulfuric acid (h2so4) with 1 mole of sodium hydroxide(naoh). why does the ph of the solution remain below 7? ( explain so i can get better understanding! )