The Distance Between Carbon Atoms in Ethylene Is 134 Picometers

question 56

Multiple Choice

The distance between carbon atoms in ethylene is 134 picometers. Which of the following expresses that distance in meters?

• A)1.34 × 10 ⁻¹³ m
• B)1.34 × 10 ⁻12 m
• C)1.34 × 10 ⁻¹⁰ m
• D)1.34 × 10 ⁻⁷ m
• E)1.34 × 10 ⁻⁶ m

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Definitions:

Oxidation Number

A concept in chemistry that represents the degree of oxidation of an atom in a chemical compound, indicating the number of electrons lost or gained by an atom.

Oxidation Number

A number assigned to an atom in a chemical compound that represents the number of electrons lost or gained by the atom.

Carbon

A chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 6, fundamental to life and used in countless industrial applications.

Oxidation Number

A concept in chemistry representing the degree of oxidation (loss of electrons) of an atom in a chemical compound.