1. Ecosystems are composed of biotic and abiotic factors. Which of the following represent only an abiotic factor in an ecosystem that could have an effect on
the ecosystem?
a. rivers with more dams
b. wood being taken for manufacturing
c. waste not being used by fungi
d. decomposers only taking nutrients from plants

Noble gases are the most reactive elements on the periodic table. a. true b. false

Which of the following best explains why the end of a spoon sticking out of a cup of hot water also gets hot? question 7 options: the heat from the hot water is conducted through the spoon handle the hot water heats the air surrounding the upper part of the spoon. the hot water causes a physical change in the spoon handle. the hot water causes a chemical reaction to take place in the spoon.

Why are the trends and exceptions to the trends in ionization energy observed?