The main factor that influences the direction of any periodic trend across a period is .(AKS 3h/DOK 2) A.
the increasing number of electron shells.

B.
the increasing number of valence electrons.

C.
the increasing distance from the nucleus.

D.
the increasing number of protons in the nucleus.

Rocks, as they are compressed, begin forming mountains above the earth's surface when two continental plates converge. the continental crust increases in depth as the mountains grow above. the himalayan mountains formed at a convergent plate boundary in this manner. the rocks are smashed together causing them to due to the intense heat and pressure from the colliding plates and eventually forming rock. a) melt; igneous b) layer; sedimentary c) recrystallize; metamorphic d) melt into the earth's interior; metamorphic

As air becomes more dense, (select all that apply) o. air weighs less o. gas molecules are closer together o. air is colder o. air weighs more o. gas molecules are further apart o. air is hotter

Which is true about metals used for jewelry, such as platinum and gold? a. they have low flammability. b. they have low reactivity. c. they have high flammability. d. they have high reactivity.