From where does the energy contained in a mature thunderstorm originate?

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The element silicon has a melting point of 1,410°C and a boiling point of 2,355°C. It is a weak conductor of electricity, its density is 2.3 grams per cubic centimeter and it easily forms silicon dioxide when exposed to air

Which of the following is a chemical property of silicon? A) its ability to conduct electricity B) its density C) its melting point D) its ability to react with oxygen E) C and D

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according to endosymbiont theory...

a. both chloroplasts and mitochondria originated as free lying prokaryotes b. mitochondria were the first bacteria able to carry out aerobic respiration c. photosynthetic eukaryotes originated before aerobic eukaryotes d. mitochondria likely arose when host cells engulfed bacteria that carried out aerobic respiration

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Although they have tremendous advantages, wind turbines

A) cause thousands of bird deaths each year. B) are known to dry out the soil in the surrounding region. C) make the surrounding region unsuitable for farming or ranching. D) generate greenhouse gases when producing electricity.

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The tin compound used to strengthen teeth has the formula SnF2. Which of the following is the correct systematic name for this compound?

A) stannic fluoride B) stannous fluoride C) tin fluoride D) tin(II) fluoride

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