This Atom in Its Unbound State Has Four Valence Electrons

question 2

Multiple Choice

This atom in its unbound state has four valence electrons.These electrons readily form single, double, and even triple bonds among themselves to become stable.This atom is:

• A)carbon.
• B)hydrogen.
• C)oxygen.
• D)nitrogen.

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Definitions:

Intramembranous

Referring to a process of bone formation where bone develops directly from sheets of mesenchymal connective tissue.

Endochondral

Pertaining to the process of bone development from cartilage, a fundamental pathway for the formation of most bones in the body.

Bone Remodeling

Bone remodeling is a lifelong process where mature bone tissue is removed from the skeleton (resorption) and new bone tissue is formed (ossification), crucial for maintaining bone strength and mineral homeostasis.

Epiphysis

The final segment of an elongated bone, at first developing apart from the central shaft.