The Atomic Structure of Water Satisfies the Octet Rule by Having

question 29

Multiple Choice

The atomic structure of water satisfies the octet rule by having

• A) electrons shared between the two oxygen atoms.
• B) electrons from hydrogen transferred to the oxygen atom.
• C) electrons from oxygen transferred to the hydrogen atoms.
• D) oxygen share electrons with two hydrogen atoms.
• E) electrons shared between the two hydrogen atoms.

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Definitions:

Transmembrane Proteins

Proteins that span the entire membrane of a cell and are involved in a variety of cellular processes including signaling, transport, and enzymatic activities.

Lipid Bilayer

A thin polar membrane made of two layers of lipid molecules, fundamental to the structure of cell membranes.

Hydrophobic

Describing molecules or substances that do not mix with or repel water.

Saturated Fat

A type of fat molecule that contains no double bonds between carbon atoms, typically solid at room temperature and found in animal products and some plant oils.