In Order for an Atom to Form a Triple Bond

question 32

Multiple Choice

In order for an atom to form a triple bond, it must

• A) have at least three electrons in its valence shell
• B) be missing at least three electrons from its valence shell
• C) bind to an atom from a different element
• D) have at least three electrons or be missing three electrons from its valence shell

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Definitions:

Marginal Revenue

The surplus income generated by a company through the sale of one extra unit of a good or service.

Average Cost

The total cost of production divided by the number of goods produced, synonymous with average total cost, indicating the cost on a per unit basis.

Long-run Equilibrium

A state in which all factors of production are fully adjustable, allowing firms to enter or exit the industry, resulting in no economic profit for firms in perfectly competitive markets.

Marginal Cost

The cost addition of manufacturing an extra item of a particular product, emphasizing its role in decision-making for production levels.