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Which lists only metalloids?

A
polonium Po , aluminum Al , and silicon Si
B
arsenic As , sulfur cap s , and polonium Po
C
antimony Sb , tellurium Te , and gallium Ga
D
boron cap b , germanium Ge , and tellurium Te
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What was Antoine Henri Becquerel studying when he discovered radioactivity?

A
phosphorescence
B
gamma radiation
C
Geiger counters
D
half-life
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Which best describes a radioactive isotope?

A
There are many isotopes.
B
An atom is unstable.
C
There is only one other isotope.
D
An atom is stable.
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Which properties are characteristic of metalloids?

A
low electrical conductivity and a low melting point
B
high electrical conductivity and a high melting point
C
intermediate conductivity and a low melting point
D
intermediate conductivity and a high melting point
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The first model of the atom was developed through

A
analyzing the effects of a magnet on the path of a cathode ray.
B
observation of the light emitted by elements when they are heated.
C
thinking about the smallest particles of matter without experimenting.
D
scientific experimentation and data analysis with water vapor and gases.
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What are the two parts of an atom?

A
the neutron and the electron cloud
B
the nucleus and the proton cloud
C
the nucleus and the electron cloud
D
the neutron and the proton cloud
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Which property do metalloids share with nonmetals?

A
Both are brittle.
B
Both have low melting points.
C
Both are shiny.
D
Both are very conductive.
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Which argument best explains the charge of an atomic nucleus?

A
An atomic nucleus is negatively charged because it is composed of electrons.
B
An atomic nucleus is positively charged because it is composed of protons.
C
An atomic nucleus is positively charged because it is composed of neutrons.
D
An atomic nucleus is negatively charged because it is composed of neutrons.
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The arrow is pointing to sodium’s

A
number of neutrons.
B
chemical symbol
C
combined number of electrons and protons.
D
atomic mass
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The Venn diagram compares protons with electrons. Which shared property belongs in the region marked "B”?

A
Has mass of 1 amu
B
Is found in the nucleus
C
Orbits the nucleus
D
Is electrically charged
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Which of these is a molecular ingredient that could be used in a wall-filling material?

A
cap c sub 27 cap h sub 36 cap n sub 2 cap o sub 10
B
HCl
C
Na sub 6 Ba sub 6
D
NeNa
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Which statement describes each of the isotopes?

A
Isotope A was measured at day 24 , Isotope B was measured at day 8 , and Isotope C was measured at day 20 .
B
Isotope A was measured at day 30 , Isotope B was measured at day 6 , and Isotope C was measured at day 10 .
C
Isotope A was measured at day 18 , Isotope B was measured at day 4 , and Isotope C was measured at day 5 .
D
Isotope A was measured at day 24 , Isotope B was measured at day 6 , and Isotope C was measured at day 10 .

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