Brett Has Once Again Clobbered His Brother Tyler Over the Head

question 9

Multiple Choice

Brett has once again clobbered his brother Tyler over the head with a toy.Immediately their mother pulls Brett aside and tells him to go over to his brother and apologize.Brett glances in Tyler's direction and says (with a bit of sarcasm) "Sorry." Brett's apology is an example of which of the following forms of apology?

• A) Expedient apology
• B) Compelled apology
• C) Delayed apology
• D) Sincere apology
• E) Public apology

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Definitions:

Intermolecular

Relating to the forces or interactions between molecules, which determine phase states and properties of substances.

Hydrogen Bonds

These are weak bonds between molecules or within molecules that result from the attraction of a hydrogen atom to a highly electronegative element like oxygen or nitrogen.

Water Molecule

The smallest unit of water, consisting of two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom, symbolized as H2O.

Surface Tension

The elastic tendency of liquid surfaces to acquire the least surface area possible, responsible for phenomena like droplets forming and the ability of some objects to float on water.