Why are prefixes used in naming covalent compounds? A. The prefixes identity the only way the atoms can combine.

B. The same atoms can combine in more than one ratio.

C. The atoms can have different numbers of valence electrons

D. Oxidation states of the atoms are identified with prefixes

Compare the valence electron configuration of the nobles gas elements seen here. what statement is correct?

Ageochemist examines a piece of metal that he found in the soil. he performs tests to identify the metal from its density, electrical conductivity, and melting point. which statement best describes his investigation? a. he is determining physical properties that are sufficient to identify the metal.b. he is determining chemical properties that are sufficient to identify the metal.c. he is determining physical properties that are insufficient to identify the metal.d. he is determining chemical properties that are insufficient to identify the metal.

Astudent is trying to create a table that compares hypotheses, theories, and laws. hypothesis theory law do scientific researchers formulate it? yes yes yes does it explain why things happen? yes yes no yes yes yes is it used to make predictions? no yes yes which of the following questions would most likely fill the blank in the table? is it an intelligent guess? is it newly formulated? is it based on observations? has it been proved?