An element that tends to gain electrons during chemical reactions is probably

a. a semimetal.
b. a nonmetal.
c. an actinide.
d. a metal.


b

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A) True B) False

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Material that is transported and deposited by ice is called ______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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