Ionic Bonds Occur When Electrons ____

question 49

Multiple Choice

Ionic bonds occur when electrons ____.

• A) are transferred between atoms
• B) are shared by atoms
• C) have a neutral charge
• D) have a positive charge
• E) none of these

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Definitions:

Receptor Sites

Specific locations on the surface of a cell or within a cell where molecules, such as neurotransmitters or hormones, can bind to initiate a cellular response.

Potassium Ions

Positively charged ions (K+) that are vital for various physiological processes, including nerve signal transmission and muscle contraction.

Myelin Sheaths

Insulating layers of fatty material that surround the axons of many neurons, enhancing the speed at which electrical impulses are conducted.

Synaptic Connections

The points at which neurons (nerve cells) connect and communicate with each other through neurotransmitters.