The element carbon is present in all organic compounds. which reason would explain why there are so many different types of organic compounds? a) carbon is a nonmetal. b) carbon has an atomic number of six. c) carbon can form four covalent bonds. d) carbon has a total of six electrons.

Which statement best describes the oxidation numbers of the atoms found in magnesium chloride? a. magnesium has a 2- oxidation number and chlorine has a 1+ oxidation number. b. magnesium has a 2- oxidation number and chlorine has a 2+ oxidation number. c. magnesium has a 2+ oxidation number and chlorine has a 1- oxidation number. d. magnesium has a 1+ oxidation number and chlorine has a 1- oxidation number.

A50.0 ml sample of gas at 20.0 atm of pressure is compressed to 40.0 atm of pressure at constant temperature. what is the new volume? 0.0100 ml 0.325 ml 25.0 ml 100. ml

Which of the following is most likely true about water in chemical systems? a) water dissolves nonpolar ionic compounds. b) water dissociates ionic compounds. c) water dissociates covalent molecules. d) water dissolves nonpolar covalent substances.