It Is Not Uncommon for Older People to Suffer from Dehydration

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Multiple Choice

It is not uncommon for older people to suffer from dehydration despite experiencing a lack of thirst, which means that they have

• A)a drive but not a need.
• B)a need but not a drive.
• C)both a drive and a need.
• D)neither a need nor a drive.

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Definitions:

Trigonal Pyramidal

A molecule shape where a central atom is surrounded by three atoms at the corners of a pyramid, which has a triangular base.

Central Atom

The atom in a molecule or polyatomic ion that is surrounded by other atoms, forming the basis of the molecule's geometry.

Tetrahedral

Tetrahedral refers to a molecular shape where a central atom is surrounded by four other atoms at the corners of a tetrahedron.

Equivalent Atoms

Equivalent atoms are atoms in a molecule that have identical bonding arrangements and environment, making them indistinguishable in chemical reactions.