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Which is the balanced equation for S8 + O2 → SO2?

A
S8 + O16 → 8SO2
B
S8 + O2 → S8 + O2
C
S8 + O2 → S8O2
D
S8 + 8O2 → 8SO2
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Which is an example of a chemical change?

A
frying an egg
B
boiling water
C
melting butter
D
chopping onions
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The symbol P represents the element phosphorus. This element’s atomic number is 15. How many protons and electrons are in a P–3 ion?

A
15 protons and 3 electrons
B
12 protons and 15 electrons
C
15 protons and 18 electrons
D
18 protons and 15 electrons
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Which statement best explains how the mass of an atom is organized?

A
Most of the mass is contained in the nucleus.
B
The mass is spread evenly throughout the whole atom.
C
The mass is spread evenly throughout the electron cloud.
D
Most of the mass is contained in the electron cloud.
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The chemical formula for cesium oxide is Cs2O. What is the charge of cesium?

A
+1
B
+2
C
–1
D
–2
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Chang makes the diagram below to compare Gay-Lussac’s law and Charles’s law.

Question illustration
A
involves changes in temperature
B
has a constant volume
C
shows an inversely proportional relationship
D
does not involve pressure changes
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Which element is a halogen?

A
chlorine (Cl)
B
oxygen (O)
C
carbon (C)
D
radon (Rn)
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Alai is comparing the physical property of two materials. He is hitting each with a hammer to observe what happens. What physical property of the materials is Alai most likely observing?

A
solubility
B
conductivity
C
hardness
D
odor
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Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) was added to pure water (H2O). Which most likely were the pH values of the water before and after the sodium hydroxide was added to it?

A
before = 7, after = 9
B
before = 7, after = 4
C
before = 4, after = 7
D
before = 9, after = 7
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Covalent bonds tend to make atoms more stable by helping them

A
fill up their innermost electron shell.
B
fill up their outermost electron shell.
C
empty out their innermost electron shell.
D
empty out their outermost electron shell.

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