When new basalt forms along mid ocean ridges, it becomes magnetized

a in the reverse direction of the strip of magnetized rock next to it
b to match the polity of the strip of magnetized rock next to it
c according to earth's existing magnetic field
d. in the reverse direction of earth's existing magnetic field

16. why must the number of electrons lost equal the number of electrons gained in every redox reaction? use 3 – 4 sentences in your own words to address this question. 18. what type of radiation is emitted when chromium-51 decays into manganese-51? show the nuclear equation that leads you to this answer. 19. a radioactive nucleus alpha decays to yield a sodium-24 nucleus in 14.8 hours. what was the identity of the original nucleus? show the nuclear equation that leads you to this answer.