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Why do natural polymers not pose as much of an issue in landfills as synthetic polymers?

A
Natural polymers are expensive to recycle, and synthetic polymers are cheap to recycle.
B
Natural polymers are not biodegradable, and synthetic polymers are biodegradable.
C
Natural polymers are cheap to recycle, and synthetic polymers are expensive to recycle.
D
Natural polymers are biodegradable, and synthetic polymers are not biodegradable.
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The alpha decay of a radioactive nuclide (X) emits a He- 4 nucleus and produces an isotope of 92235U What is X ?

A
92 to the 236th power cap u
B
93 to the 235th power Np
C
91 to the 235th power Pa
D
94 to the 239th power Pu
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Which best describes the trends in electronegativity on the periodic table?

A
Electronegativity decreases up and to the left.
B
Electronegativity increases up and to the right.
C
Electronegativity increases down and to the left.
D
Electronegativity decreases down and to the right.
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Zora wants to dissolve a solute in a solvent quickly. Which best describes what she should do?

A
shake it repeatedly
B
decrease the surface area
C
place in a refrigerator
D
decrease the pressure
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An amount of nitrogen undergoes a physical change and increases its volume. What can be known about this physical change?

A
The color changed.
B
The density changed.
C
The boiling point of the nitrogen increased.
D
The mass of nitrogen increased.
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Why would a doctor most likely restrict a patient’s contact with other people while the patient receives internal radiation?

A
High levels of radiation can diffuse through the patient’s skin.
B
Social contact would increase the effect of the radiation treatment.
C
The patient’s stress and anxiety would be eliminated.
D
Radioactive material can leave the patient’s body through saliva, sweat, and urine.
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Particle A has very little mass in comparison to Particle B. Both particles are in the same atom. Which is the best conclusion about Particles A and B?

A
They have the same charge.
B
Particle A has a positive charge, and Particle B is neutral.
C
They are located in the nucleus together.
D
Particle A orbits the nucleus, and Particle B is located in the nucleus.
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Which important change in electronic devices, such as televisions and computers, is a result of the use of metalloids as semiconductors?

A
Electronic devices have become smaller.
B
Electronic devices are now more brittle.
C
Electronic devices have become more expensive.
D
Electronic devices now use more energy.
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How do the nuclei of covalently bonded atoms help keep the bond together?

A
Neutral particles in the nucleus can become positive or negative in order to balance the charges.
B
Positive particles in the nucleus are attracted to shared electrons, so the atoms stay close together.
C
Positive particles in the nucleus change into negative particles that enter electron shells.
D
Neutral particles in the nucleus provide enough mass that the force of gravity holds the atoms together.

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