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Generally, an atom has __________ negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.
equal numbers of |
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more |
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fewer |
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double the number of |
An electron is a subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. It carries a negative electric charge. Generally, an atom has the same number of negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.
Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds composed of ice crystals. At what elevation to cirrus clouds form?
ground level |
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high-altitude |
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low-altitude |
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mid-altitude |
Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy high-altitude clouds composed of ice crystals that originate from the freezing of supercooled water droplets. Cirrus clouds generally occur in fair weather and point in the direction of air movement at their elevation.
Which of blood component carries oxygen?
platelets |
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white blood cells |
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red blood cells |
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plasma |
Blood is created in bone marrow and is made up of cells suspended in liquid plasma. Red blood cells carry oxygen, white blood cells fight infection, and platelets are cell fragments that allow blood to clot.
Which of the following states of matter exists at the highest temperature?
liquid |
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solid |
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gas |
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none of these |
Solids exist at a lower temperature than liquids which exist at a lower temperature than gases.
Which of the following is not a medium for sound waves?
none of these is a medium for sound waves |
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solid |
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vacuum |
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liquid |
A vibrating object produces a sound wave that travels outwardly from the object through a medium (any liquid or solid matter). The vibration disturbs the particles in the surrounding medium, those particles disturb the particules next to them, and so on, as the sound propagates away from the vibration.