1. (8.5d) A compound has a formula Mg:(PO.). Which best describes the atoms that make up this compound? A.

B.

Atom

Magnesium (Mg)

phosphorus (0)

Oxygen (0)

Number

2

1

4

Atom

Magnesium (Mg)

Phosphorus (P)

Oxygen (0)

Number

6

2

8

C.

Atom

Magnesium (M)

Phosphorus (2)

Oxygen (0)

Number

3

4

2

D.

Atom

Magnesium (Mg)

Phosphorus (P)

Oxygen (0)

Number

3

2

8

yes it is balanced

bcde is the incorrect answer it is a

the answer is b because, investigating whether another species of moth also drinks tears might be interesting, but it would not directly explain why this species of moth does.

to explain why this species of moth drinks tears, the scientist could ask: "what nutrients that moths need are in elephant tears? "

the scientist could experiment with moth repellent or oter ways to keep the moths away, but that would not answer his original question.

answerleaving cheese out to get moldy;