What Is the Hybridization of the Indicated Atom

question 68

Multiple Choice

What is the hybridization of the indicated atom ?

• A) sp
• B) sp²
• C) sp³
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Resting Potential

The electrical charge of a neuron when it is not active, reflecting the difference in ion concentration between the inside and outside of the cell.

Electroencephalogram

A test that measures electrical activity in the brain using small, flat metal discs (electrodes) attached to the scalp.

EEG

Electroencephalography, a technique used to record the electrical activity of the brain, useful in diagnosing epilepsy, sleep disorders, and other neurological conditions.

Alan Hodgkin

A British physiologist who, alongside Andrew Huxley, described the ionic mechanisms that underlie the generation of the action potential in neurons.