Based Upon the Valence Numbers of the Elements Magnesium (2)and

question 47

Multiple Choice

Based upon the valence numbers of the elements magnesium (2) and hydrogen (1) ,predict how many covalent bonds would form between these atoms to achieve the full complement of electrons in their outermost energy shells.

• A)one
• B)two
• C)three
• D)four

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Confidence Interval

A range derived from sample statistics that likely contains the true population parameter at a specified level of confidence.

Standard Deviation

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Random Sample

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Confidence Interval

A cadre of numbers, derived from analyzing sample data, assumed likely to encase the value of a yet-to-be-discussed population attribute.