What is the typical effect of the addition of an interstitial element on the properties of a metal?
A) increase in malleability and corrosion resistance
B) increase in hardness and strength, decrease in ductility
C) decrease in melting point and increase in ductility
D) decrease in conductivity and increase in brittleness
E) increased surface luster
Question 2
A Brnsted-Lowry acid is defined as a substance that ________.
A) increases Ka when placed in H2O
B) decreases H+ when placed in H2O
C) increases OH- when placed in H2O
D) acts as a proton acceptor
E) acts as a proton donor
Question 3
In the valence shell of an atom there are six electron domains. They will be arranged in a(n) ________ geometry.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word