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Title: A positively charged atom of an element is called a(n) ____.
Post by: Allawilatinoo on Mar 6, 2018
A positively charged atom of an element is called a(n) ____.
 A)positron
 B)neutron
 C)ion
 D)isotope
 E)isomer

Question 2

Why was Lord Kelvin's argument for the age of Earth fundamentally in error?

Question 3

Permafrost lies beneath ____ percent of the land surface on Earth.
 A)0
 B)10
 C)20
 D)40
 E)50

Question 4

For a neutrally-charged atom to become a positively-charged atom of the same element, it must ____.
 A)lose a proton
 B)lose an electron
 C)gain a proton
 D)gain a neutron
 E)form a covalent bond

Question 5

How does relative dating differ from absolute dating?

Question 6

Most major landslides ____.
 A)are caused by earthquakes
 B)are caused by volcanic eruptions
 C)have natural causes
 D)are due to human activity and poor engineering
 E)are preventable

Question 7

Ionic bonds occur when electrons ____.
 A)are transferred between atoms
 B)are shared by atoms
 C)lose their noble gas properties
 D)have a positive charge
 E)become separated from their atoms

Question 8

Scientists have coined the ____________________ Epoch to describe present day geologic time and recognize the impact humans have on planet Earth.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Title: A positively charged atom of an element is called a(n) ____.
Post by: aawais on Mar 6, 2018
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