The valence electrons in an atom of phosphorus
in the ground state are all found in
(1) the first shell
(2) the second shell
(3) the third shell
(4) the fourth shell

Select the correct answer. which statement is true about a polarized object? o a. it gains electrons and becomes negatively charged. ob. it gains protons and becomes positively charged. oc. the number of positive and negative charges can be the same. od. it has to be a metal. o e. there is no change in the distribution of the charge in the object. reset next what

Which statements are true concerning mineral formation? check all that apply. the slower the cooling, the larger the crystals. the faster the cooling, the smaller the crystals. crystals formed from magma are smaller than crystals formed from lava. minerals can only form in solutions when the solution is heated deep underground. when a solution cools, elements and compounds leave the solution and crystallize as minerals. minerals formed from hot water solutions can form narrow channels in the surrounding rock.

What will most likely happen in the absence of a cell membrane? a) photosynthesis will not take place. b) the cell will not store food, water, nutrients, and waste. c) energy will not be released during cellular respiration. d) substances will pass in and out of the cell in an uncontrolled manner.