Oxygen is a nonmetal in group 16 that readily forms ionic bonds with metals. Which of the following elements forms an ionic bond with oxygen with the formula X2O? A. fluorine

B. neon

C. potassium

D. beryllium

Astable electron arrangement for an atom is one that does not easily change. how is this arrangement arrived at? a. valence electrons are transferred or shared to create a full outer shell of electrons. b. valence electrons are discarded into space to create a full outer shell of electrons. c. protons (positive charge) pair with valence electrons (negative charge) to create a strong bond. d. outer shells with valence electrons are transferred or shared.

28. which is not a reason that water is used to store spent fuel rods from nuclear power plants? water increases the speed of the chain reaction in the fuel rods. water protects nuclear power plant workers from the high temperature and radiation of the fuel rods. water acts as a radiation shield to reduce the radiation levels. water cools the spent rods. salts action

Polar bears give birth and hunt on sea ice. which of the following would polar bears survive during the melting of arctic ice? growing another layer of fur during summer migrate inland to search for different food sources staying put until the ice refreezes sticking to the usual diet of seals