Which of the Following Molecules Would Be Considered a Covalent

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following molecules would be considered a covalent compound?

• A) oxygen (O₂)
• B) sodium chloride (NaCl)
• C) water (H₂O)
• D) a diamond (C)
• E) ozone (O₃)

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Definitions:

Externality

A consequence of an industrial or commercial activity which affects other parties without this being reflected in market prices.

Property Rights

Legal rights to use, control, and benefit from a resource.

Free-Rider Problem

A situation where individuals consume a public good without contributing to its cost, leading to underprovision or overuse.

Coase Theorem

A principle that asserts that if property rights are clearly defined and transaction costs are low, private negotiations will lead to the efficient resolution of disputes regardless of initial distribution of rights.