17. Explain why atoms on the left side of the periodic table lose electrons to become ions, and atoms on the right side of the periodic table gain electrons to become ions.

What happens to the average kinetic energy of a gas when the particles of the gas collide against each other at a constant temperature and volume? explain your answer.

Which three statements represent the benefits of performing experiments using computer simulations?

The famous scientist galileo galilei did several experiments with sloping planes, which he rolled metal balls down so that he could study motion. by changing the slope, he could study how the speed at which the ball rolled was affected. what was the independent variable in galileo's experiment? a. the speed of the ball b. the slope of the plane c. whether the ball moved d. what the ball was made of