The crucial test of whether a compound is ionic is whether, when melted, it ______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


conducts electricity

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A soda-pop can containing only steam is placed top downward in a pan of water. Whap! The can is dramatically crushed by atmospheric pressure. The reduced pressure inside the can is due to

A) contact with the relatively cooler water. B) sudden slowing of the air and steam molecules inside. C) condensation of steam inside. D) reduced internal energy. E) rapid conduction of heat to the relatively cool water.

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What spectral type of star that is still around formed most recently?

A) O B) A C) F D) K E) M

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A soccer ball is released from rest at the top of a grassy incline. After 8.6 seconds, the ball travels 87 meters and 1.0 s after this, the ball reaches the bottom of the incline

(a) What was the magnitude of the ball's acceleration, assume it to be constant? (b) How long was the incline?

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The greatest red shifts are observed for those galaxies that are

A. near our galactic equator. B. the brightest. C. nearest our galaxy. D. at the greatest distance from us.

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