Use rules of inference to show that the hypotheses: “Vince s…

Use rules of inference to show that the hypotheses: “Vince study hard,” “If Vince study hard, then he is a smart student,” and “If Vince is a smart student, then he will not skip the class” imply the conclusion: “Vince will not skip the class.” Hint: You can:  Let p be “Vince study hard”. Let q be “Vince is a smart student” Let r be “Vince will skip the class” Hint: use hypotheses to prove the conclusion.

The symbol ‘X’ represents a generic non-metal element in Gro…

The symbol ‘X’ represents a generic non-metal element in Group 16 (Group 16 on your periodic table), and ‘M’ is a metal. What is the oxidation number of the metal (i.e., charge on the metal) in the formula:MX2  For your answer, enter a number between -10 and +10 [BLANK-1]