Explain why some symbols - for example, Cl and Si - have two letters

Which of the following describes a compound? (hint: carbon and oxygen bo a. a piece of pure carbon, containing only carbon atoms b. oxygen gas surrounding a solid piece of carbon c. a substance made of two oxygen atoms for each carbon atom carbon and oxygen atoms mixed without being bonded together

Listenbase your answer to the question on the information below.nuclear radiation is harmful to living cells, particularly to fast-growing cells, such as cancer cells and blood cells. an external beam of the radiation emitted from a radioisotope can be directed on a small area of a person to destroy cancer cells within the body.cobalt-60 is an artificially produced radioisotope that emits gamma rays and beta particles. one hospital keeps a 100.0-gram sample of cobalt-60 in an appropriate, secure storage container for future cancer treatment.which choice represents the correct product for the beta decay of the co-60? fe-60ni-60fe-61ni-61

Is the idea of spontaneous generation supported by redi's experiment? justify your answer in 2-3 sentences?