Quiz about Chemistry Semester Exam

Question 1

What is the state of matter characterized by having a definite volume but no definite shape?

Accepted Answer

Liquid

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Solid

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Gas

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Plasma

Question 2

Which subatomic particle has a positive charge?

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Proton

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Electron

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Neutron

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Positron

Question 3

What is the chemical formula for water?

Accepted Answer

$$H_2O$$

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$$CO_2$$

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$$O_2$$

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$$H_2SO_4$$

Question 4

Which element is located in Group 1 of the periodic table?

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Sodium

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Helium

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Chlorine

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Argon

Question 5

What is the process called when a liquid changes into a gas?

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Sublimation

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Freezing

Question 6

Which type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?

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Covalent bond

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Ionic bond

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Metallic bond

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Hydrogen bond

Question 7

What is the atomic number of Carbon?

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6

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12

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14

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16

Question 8

Which of the following is a safety rule in a chemistry lab?

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Always wear safety goggles

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Eating and drinking are allowed

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Use broken glassware

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Ignore chemical spills

Question 9

What is the term for the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom?

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Atomic number

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Atomic mass

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Isotope number

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Neutron number

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of covalent compounds?

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Formed by sharing electrons

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High melting points

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Conduct electricity in solution

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Formed by transferring electrons

Question 11

Describe the difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond.

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Ionic bonds involve transferring electrons; covalent bonds involve sharing electrons.

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Ionic bonds involve sharing electrons; covalent bonds involve transferring electrons.

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Both involve sharing electrons.

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Both involve transferring electrons.

Question 12

Which of the following elements is a noble gas?

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Neon

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Hydrogen

Question 13

What is the main difference between a chemical change and a physical change?

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Chemical changes involve a change in composition; physical changes do not.

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Chemical changes are reversible; physical changes are not.

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Physical changes involve a change in composition; chemical changes do not.

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Both involve a change in composition.

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

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Burning wood

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Melting ice

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Boiling water

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Breaking glass

Question 15

What is the role of neutrons in the nucleus of an atom?

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They contribute to the mass of the atom.

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They determine the chemical properties of an element.

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They balance the charge of the nucleus.

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They determine the atomic number.

Question 16

Explain why noble gases are generally unreactive.

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They have complete outer electron shells.

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They have incomplete outer electron shells.

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They have high electronegativity.

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They have low ionization energy.

Question 17

Which of the following best describes radioactive decay?

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The process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation.

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The process of combining two atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus.

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The process of splitting a heavy atomic nucleus into two lighter nuclei.

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The process of converting a solid directly into a gas.

Question 18

What is the primary difference between isotopes of the same element?

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Number of neutrons

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Number of protons

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Number of electrons

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Atomic number

Question 19

Which of the following is a property of ionic compounds?

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High melting points

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Low melting points

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Poor electrical conductivity in solution

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Formed by sharing electrons

Question 20

What is the chemical formula for sodium chloride?

Accepted Answer

$$NaCl$$

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$$KCl$$

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$$Na_2O$$

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$$CaCl_2$$

Question 21

How many valence electrons does an atom of oxygen have?

Accepted Answer

6

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2

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4

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8

Question 22

Which of the following elements is most likely to form a cation?

Accepted Answer

Sodium

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Chlorine

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

Question 23

What is the main purpose of the periodic table?

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To organize elements based on their properties

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To list all known compounds

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To show the phases of matter

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To display chemical reactions

Question 24

Which of the following best describes a covalent bond?

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A bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs

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A bond formed by the transfer of electrons

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A bond formed by the attraction between ions

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A bond formed by the attraction between molecules

Question 25

Which of the following is a characteristic of metals?

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Malleable

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Poor conductors of electricity

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Brittle

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Low melting points

Question 26

Explain why ionic compounds tend to have high melting and boiling points.

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They have strong electrostatic forces between ions.

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They have strong covalent bonds.

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They have weak intermolecular forces.

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They have metallic bonds.

Question 27

Predict the type of bond that will form between sodium and chlorine and explain why.

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Ionic bond, because sodium is a metal and chlorine is a nonmetal.

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Covalent bond, because both elements are nonmetals.

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Metallic bond, because both elements are metals.

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Hydrogen bond, because both elements are gases.

Question 28

Analyze the following reaction: $$2H_2 + O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O$$ . What type of reaction is this?

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Synthesis

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Decomposition

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Single replacement

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Double replacement

Question 29

Evaluate the safety precautions necessary when handling acids in the lab.

Accepted Answer

Wear gloves and goggles, and work under a fume hood.

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Use bare hands and work in an open area.

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Wear only goggles and work near a heat source.

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No special precautions are necessary.

Question 30

Determine the number of neutrons in an isotope of carbon with a mass number of 14.

Accepted Answer

7

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6

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8

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14

Question 31

Which of the following best describes the electron configuration of a noble gas?

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Complete outer shell

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Incomplete outer shell

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Half-filled outer shell

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No electrons in the outer shell

Question 32

Explain the process of nuclear fission and its significance in nuclear power generation.

Accepted Answer

The splitting of a heavy nucleus into lighter nuclei, releasing energy.

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The combination of light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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The decay of a nucleus by emitting radiation.

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The absorption of neutrons by a nucleus.

Question 33

What is the significance of the atomic number in the periodic table?

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It represents the number of protons in an atom.

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It represents the number of neutrons in an atom.

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It represents the number of electrons in an atom.

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It represents the atomic mass of an atom.

Question 34

Which of the following is a property of covalent compounds?

Accepted Answer

Low melting points

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High melting points

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Conduct electricity in solution

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Formed by transferring electrons

Question 35

What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

Accepted Answer

$$CO_2$$

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$$CO$$

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$$C_2O$$

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$$C_2O_2$$

Question 36

Which of the following best describes the role of electrons in chemical bonding?

Accepted Answer

Electrons are shared or transferred to form chemical bonds.

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Electrons are transferred to form covalent bonds.

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Electrons are shared to form ionic bonds.

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Electrons are not involved in chemical bonding.

Question 37

Analyze the stability of isotopes and their role in radioactive decay.

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Unstable isotopes undergo radioactive decay to become stable.

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Stable isotopes undergo radioactive decay.

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All isotopes are stable and do not undergo decay.

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Isotopes do not play a role in radioactive decay.

Question 38

Evaluate the importance of lab safety rules in preventing accidents and injuries.

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Lab safety rules are essential in preventing accidents and ensuring safety.

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Lab safety rules are optional and do not prevent accidents.

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Lab safety rules are only necessary for handling dangerous chemicals.

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Lab safety rules are not important in a controlled environment.

Question 39

Which state of matter are the particles in this animation?

Accepted Answer

Gas

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Solid

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LIquid

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Plasma

Question 40

Which letter represents a proton?

Accepted Answer

B

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A

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C

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D

Question 41

What are the 3 particles that make-up the atom?

Accepted Answer

protons, neutrons, and electrons

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protons, neutrons, and isotopes

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neutrons, isotopes, and electrons

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positives, negatives, and electrons

Question 42

Bubbles form when two or more substances are combined ...

Accepted Answer

Chemical Change

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Physical Change

Question 43

A vertical column is called...

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group

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tower

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period

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crew

Question 44

Which elements are colored red?

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nonmetals

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metals

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metalloids

Question 45

Which element is in period 3 and group 14?

Accepted Answer

Silicon

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Helium

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Mercury

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Neon

Question 46

What is the chemical formula for sulfuric acid?

Accepted Answer

$$H_2SO_4$$

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$$NaOH$$

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$$HCl$$

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$$H_2O$$

Question 47

Which of the following is a characteristic of ionic compounds?

Accepted Answer

Conduct electricity when dissolved in water

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Low melting points

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Do not conduct electricity in solution

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Formed by sharing electrons

Question 48

What is the main reason for the high reactivity of alkali metals?

Accepted Answer

They have one electron in their outer shell

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They have low atomic mass

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They have high ionization energy

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They have a full outer electron shell

Question 49

What is the term for the horizontal rows in the periodic table?

Accepted Answer

Periods

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Columns

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Blocks

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Groups

Question 50

Which of the following elements is a noble gas?

Accepted Answer

Helium

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Oxygen

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Carbon

Answer

Chlorine

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