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Whenever crystalline solids are broken, they do so along definite planes known as cleavage planes.

These planes are specific directions in the crystal lattice where the bonds are weaker.

It allowing the crystal to split smoothly.

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The boiling point of a liquid is the temperature at which vapor pressure equals the atmospheric pressure.

At this point, the liquid changes to vapor.

It allowing bubbles to form within the liquid.

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Mayonnaise is primarily made by emulsifying oil (usually vegetable oil) in water (along with vinegar or lemon juice and egg yolk, which contains emulsifiers).

This creates a stable mixture of oil droplets dispersed in the water phase.

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In beta-minus decay, a neutron is converted into a proton, increasing the number of protons and a corresponding increase in the atomic number of the element, while the mass number remains unchanged.

Thus, the new nucleus has one more proton than the original.

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In heavier nuclei, the number of neutrons typically exceeds the number of protons to help stabilize the nucleus.

This is due to the need for additional strong nuclear force to counteract the electrostatic repulsion between positively charged protons.

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Ice (solid water) is formed from molecules held together by hydrogen bonds, making it a molecular solid.

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Lunar soil is composed mainly of silicate minerals, with silicon dioxide (SiO₂) being a significant component.

Other components include various metal oxides like Fe₂O₃ and MgO, but SiO₂ is prevalent in the overall composition.

Calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) and sodium chloride (NaCl) are not typically found in lunar soil.

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Benzene is the archetypical aromatic compound.

It is planar, bond angles=120º, all carbon atoms in the ring are sp2 hybridized, and the pi-orbitals are occupied by 6 electrons.

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When Cl₂ is removed, the equilibrium will favor the formation of PCl₅ to restore balance, shifting to the left to compensate for the change.

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A) Methane (CH₄) - Molecular weight = 16 g/mol
B) Ethane (C₂H₆) - Molecular weight = 30 g/mol
C) Propane (C₃H₈) - Molecular weight = 44 g/mol
D) Butane (C₄H₁₀) - Molecular weight = 58 g/mol

Correct Answer: D) Butane

Butane is the heaviest among the options listed, with a molecular weight of 58 g/mol.