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The presence of _________ can destabilize the scale and turn it into a nonprotective scale.
Suggested Answer: D
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36 comments · newest first
MA
Marya
10 months ago
O can also play a role in this, right?
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Susy
10 months ago
H is known to destabilize scales too.
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Audry
10 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Seems a bit off.
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Claribel
10 months ago
I disagree, I believe it's HS that does that.
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Elza
10 months ago
I think it's definitely HO that causes instability.
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Audra
11 months ago
I’m leaning towards C, but I wish I had reviewed more examples before the exam.
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Stephaine
11 months ago
I feel like it could be O, but I also remember something about H being involved in destabilization.
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Yoko
11 months ago
I remember a practice question about destabilizing factors, but I can't recall if it was HS or HO.
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Ocie
11 months ago
I think the answer might be H, but I'm not entirely sure. We discussed how certain compounds can affect stability.
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Kayleigh
12 months ago
Ah, I think I know the answer to this. The presence of certain elements can disrupt the protective properties of a scale. I'll go with my best guess.
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Ranee
12 months ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to review my notes and try to reason through the possible answers.
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Lanie
12 months ago
Okay, let's see. I remember learning about different elements that can affect scale stability. I'll try to recall that information and apply it here.
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Whitney
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the different factors that can destabilize a scale.
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Carlene
1 year ago
Ooh, this is a tricky one. I'm torn between C and D, but I'm gonna go with D. HO. Hydroxide seems like it could really do a number on that scale.
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Colette
1 year ago
I agree, both C and D could be potential destabilizers for the scale.
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Miles
1 year ago
I'm leaning towards C. H. It seems like it could also destabilize the scale.
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Geoffrey
1 year ago
I think you might be onto something with D. HO. Hydroxide can definitely mess with the scale.
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Omega
1 year ago
Haha, looks like we're trying to find the right element to mess up the scale. I'll go with A. HS - sulfur always causes trouble!
AZ
Azalee
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I'll go with C) H just to mix things up.
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Marica
1 year ago
I think oxygen could also be a troublemaker. I'll choose B) O.
DA
Danica
1 year ago
I agree, sulfur can definitely mess things up. I'll go with A) HS too.
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Rodolfo
1 year ago
But what about H? I think it could also be a potential destabilizer.
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King
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm gonna go with B. O. Oxygen is known to cause issues with protective scales, right?
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Deangelo
1 year ago
I agree, oxygen is a key player in this scenario.
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Roxanne
1 year ago
Yes, oxygen is a common factor in scale destabilization.
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Adell
1 year ago
I think you're right, oxygen can definitely destabilize protective scales.
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Quinn
1 year ago
D) HO
MA
Marsha
1 year ago
C) H
KA
Kasandra
1 year ago
B) O
PR
Precious
1 year ago
A) HS
TE
Tegan
1 year ago
C. H seems like the right choice here. Hydrogen can definitely destabilize the scale.
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Jessenia
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe it's O that can turn the scale into a nonprotective one.
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Rodolfo
1 year ago
I think the presence of HS can destabilize the scale.
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Denise
1 year ago
I think the answer is D. HO. It makes the most sense to me.
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Grover
1 year ago
Actually, the correct answer is A) HS. It is the presence of HS that can destabilize the scale.
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Carlota
1 year ago
I think the answer is D. HO. It makes the most sense to me.