An uncharged metal sphere hangs by an insulating thread. When you bring a positively-charged rod near, the sphere is pulled toward the rod. But the instant the 2 objects touch, the sphere immediately moves away. Why?

Which states of matter have particles that move independently of one another with very little attraction?

Which factor is likely to impact the possible number of compounds? presence of unlimited number of elements in the periodic table the inability of atoms to align perfectly with other atoms the ability of all elements to react with every other element all elements being equally reactive

In a laboratory determination of the atomic weight of tin, a sample of tin is weighed in a crucible. nitric acid is added, and the reaction proceeds to give a hydrated tin(iv)oxide plus no2and h2o. the hydrated tin(iv)oxide is then heated strongly and reacts as follows: sno2.xh2o(s)sno2(s)+ xh2o(g)the sno2is finally cooled and weighed in the crucible. explain the effect on the calculated atomic weight of tin that would result from each of the following experimental errors: (a)considerable spattering occurs when the nitric acid is added to the tin.(b)the hydrated tin(iv)oxide is not heated sufficiently to change it completely to tin oxide.