Which of the Following Statements About Bonding Is True

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about bonding is true?

• A)Covalent bonds result from the transfer of electrons from one element to another.
• B)Ionic bonds result from the transfer of electrons from a metal to a non-metal.
• C)Ionic bonds result from the sharing of electrons between two non-metals.
• D)Covalent bonds result from the sharing of electrons between two metals.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary body functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Sympathetic

Relates to the part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for intense physical activity and is often referred to as the fight-or-flight response.

Parasympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for relaxing the body and conserving energy.

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to regulate the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual development and function.