All atoms tend to fill their outer energy levels with the maximum number of electrons, usually eight. Depending on whether atoms satisfy the octet rule will predict:
A. the chemical behavior of the atoms.
B. whether they will be found in nature.
C. whether they will dissolve in water.
D. their radioactive energy.
A. the chemical behavior of the atoms.
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A) a pseudo-oncogene. B) recessive. C) dominant. D) an oncogene. E) C and D only
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A) hot HCl solution B) gamma radiation C) hot hydrogen peroxide solution D) X rays E) autoclave
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A. The results can be explained as polygenic inheritance. B. There must have been a mutation. C. The genes must be on the sex chromosomes. D. The genes are linked and are inherited together.
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b. Energy cannot be created or destroyed. c. Energy is destroyed when it is converted from one form to another. d. Only living organisms have energy. e. Energy tends to spread out spontaneously.