Why is the metric (SI) system called a decimal system of measurement

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The metric system is the oldest name for the international system of units. SI unit or the international systems of units are based on seven basic units; the meter, kilogram, second, ampere, Kelvin, candela and mole. All of these basic units are divided into multiples by a power of ten. For example in meters, 1 meter is equal to: 1000 millimeter, 100 centimeter, 10 decimeter, 0.1 decameter, 0.01 hectometer, 0.001 kilometer and so on and so forth.


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Element which has both metallic and non-metallic properties is silicon as it is a metalloid.

What are metalloids?

Metalloids are defined as the elements which possess properties of both metals as well as non-metals.These elements are present only in the p-block of the periodic table.

In the p-block of the periodic table, these are the elements which separate the metals from the non metals  by forming a zig-zag line between them.

These elements have 4 electrons in their valence shell which indicates that they can neither loose nor accept electrons rather share them between the 2 atoms.

As the elements are present between metals and non-metals they resemble both categories of elements in terms of their properties.They usually possess metallic appearances  but are brittle.

Chemically, the behave as non-metals  and have a characteristic property of forming alloys.They can form amphoteric or weakly acidic oxides.

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Well, since they have both metallic and nonmetallic properties, it should be called Semiconductor. And this element would be Si, Silicon. 

What is the compound name of N2F3?

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The name of the compound  given in the question is nitrogen trifluoride.

What is a compound?

Compound is defined as a chemical substance made up of identical molecules containing atoms from more than one type of chemical element.

Molecule consisting atoms of only one element is not called compound.It is transformed into new substances during chemical reactions. There are four major types of compounds depending on chemical bonding present in them.They are:

1)Molecular compounds where in atoms are joined by covalent bonds.

2) ionic compounds where atoms are joined by ionic bond.

3)Inter-metallic compounds where atoms are held by metallic bonds

4) co-ordination complexes where atoms are held by co-ordinate bonds.

They have a unique chemical structure held together by chemical bonds Compounds have different properties as those of elements because when a compound is formed the properties of the substance are totally altered.

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Answer:

Nitrogen Trifluoride

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2H2 + O2 mc002-1.jpg 2H2O The number of moles of hydrogen that is needed to produce 0.253 mol of water is

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Answer : The number of moles of hydrogen gas needed are, 0.253 mole

Explanation : Given,

Moles of water = 0.253 mole

Now we have to calculate the moles of hydrogen gas.

The given balanced chemical reaction is,

2H_2+O_2\rightarrow 2H_2O

From the balanced reaction we conclude that,

As, 2 moles of water obtained from 2 moles of hydrogen gas

So, 0.253 moles of water obtained from (2)/(2)* 0.253=0.253mole of hydrogen gas

Therefore, the number of moles of hydrogen gas needed are, 0.253 mole

Mol --> Mol is a one step, XMol H2 = .253mol H20 x 2/2 = .253 mol H2

Why is an MRI is useful for diagnosing cancer but ineffective in treating it?

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bc an MRI is just a scanner it's not and never will be meant for treatment 

Eric notices that his flashlight does not turn on when he flips the switch. What is the least appropriate hypothesis for Eric to make?

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there is a loose circut

An industrial chemist is studying a sample of an unknown metal. Describe two ways he could change the metal physically and two ways he could change the metal chemically to try to identify it.

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Answer:idk what they cpuld do but we can say this is the right answer :))))

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I need PoInTs

You could write about anything. Some examples you might include are the following:

  • Heat the metal until it melts (physical change).
  • Attempt to react the metal with oxygen (chemical change).
  • Stretch the metal into a wire (physical change).
  • Attempt to react the metal with acid (chemical change).