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Set 2 Water And Carbon The Chemical Basis Of Life

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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An atom has four electrons in its valence shell. What types of covalent bonds is it capable of forming?

A) single and double only
B) four single bonds only
C) single, double, or triple
D) two double bonds only

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Question 2

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You need to write down information about a molecule that gives the most accurate picture of the relative sizes of the atoms involved and their relationship in space. Which representation would work best?

A) space- filling model
B) structural formula
C) molecular formula
D) ball- and- stick model

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Question 3

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If an atom has a charge of - 2, which of the following must be true?

A) It has two more protons than neutrons.
B) It has two more neutrons than electrons.
C) It has two more electrons than protons.
D) It has two more protons than electrons.

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