When the Bond Between Two Atoms Is Due to Their

question 19

Multiple Choice

When the bond between two atoms is due to their sharing an outer-shell electron, this is called a

• A) molecular bond
• B) ionic bond
• C) compounding bond
• D) covalent bond

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Definitions:

Marginal Social Cost

The comprehensive expense to society for producing an extra unit of a good or service, encompassing both individual costs and external ones.

Pollution

The introduction of contaminants into the natural environment, causing adverse change.

Efficient Rate

The optimal point at which the cost of undertaking an activity is minimized and productivity is maximized.

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