The diagram below models two tectonic plates sliding past one another. This type of plate movement is common with oceanic plates. As the plates push against one another, pressure builds up in the form of tension. All of the tension is released when the plates begin to move. According to the information and diagram above, which force is responsible for the plate movement?

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?

Choose all the answers that apply. fluorine (f) has an atomic number of 9 and an atomic weight of 18.99. fluorine has a. 9 protons b. 10 neutrons c. 18 electrons d. an atomic mass of 19 e. at least one isotope

The ammonia molecule in the diagram has the observed bond orientation because