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laurencescou

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A non-metal is an element that tends to gain valence electrons in chemical reactions becoming a cation in the process.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Geological records indicate that many ice ages were initiated by periods of unusually warm weather. How can warm weather precipitate an ice age?
 
  A) Warm weather increases the rate of evaporation of the oceans.
  B) More snow accumulates in higher latitudes.
  C) More sunlight is reflected back into outer space.
  D) all of the above



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Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

D



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