The Computer Database Used by Washington State Investigators to Analyze

question 15

Multiple Choice

The computer database used by Washington State investigators to analyze characteristics of murders and sexual offenses is called _________.

• A)CATCH
• B)HITS/SMART
• C)HOLMES
• D)SHERLOCK

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Bonding

A type of weak chemical bond formed when a hydrogen atom that is bonded to a highly electronegative atom like oxygen or nitrogen experiences attraction to another electronegative atom.

Molecules

Groups of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds, constituting the smallest identifiable unit of a compound that retains its composition and chemical properties.

Different Molecules

Distinct entities consisting of two or more atoms bonded together, each with its own chemical and physical properties.

Outermost Shell

The outermost layer of electrons in an atom, which determines its chemical properties and reactivity.