Which of These Elements Is Most Likely to Exhibit an Expanded

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of these elements is most likely to exhibit an expanded octet in its compounds?

• A) O
• B) S
• C) Na
• D) C
• E) N

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Definitions:

Apathy

A lack of feeling, emotion, interest, or concern about something.

Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one’s daily activities.

Manic-depressive

Manic-depressive is an older term for bipolar disorder, a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Affective Disorder

A group of mood disorders in which a person's emotional state or mood is inconsistent with their circumstances and interferes with their ability to function.