A positive ion is formed when

a. a neutral atom gains an electron. b. a neutral atom loses an electron.
c. a negative ion loses an electron. d. all of the above


b

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. Light waves < ocean waves < sound waves B. Light waves < sound waves < ocean waves C. Sound waves < light waves < ocean waves D. Ocean waves < sound waves < light waves

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The image produced by a single diverging lens will ALWAYS be

A. inverted and virtual. B. erect and real. C. erect and virtual. D. inverted and real. E. at infinity.

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Why is it believed that life can not evolve on a planet that orbits a spectral type A, B or O star?

a. These stars produce too much infrared radiation which would destroy carbon-based organisms. b. These stars have very small life zones. c. These stars are not capable of producing planets. d. These stars do not remain on the main sequence long enough for life to evolve. e. These stars take too long to form.

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