Perform the Indicated Operation $$( 4 - 9 i ) ^ { 2 }$$

question 16

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Write the result in standard form.
- $$( 4 - 9 i ) ^ { 2 }$$

• A) \(97 - 72 \mathrm { i }\)
• B) \(16 + 81 \mathrm { i }\)
• C) \(16 - 81 \mathrm { i }\)
• D) \(- 65 - 72 \mathrm { i }\)

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Definitions:

Double Bonds

Chemical bonds between two atoms involving four bonding electrons instead of the usual two, making the bond stronger and the structure more rigid.

Lewis Structure

A graphical representation of the valence electrons of atoms within a molecule, showing how they are arranged and shared to form bonds.

Chloromethane

A colorless, flammable gas with a faintly sweet odor, used in the production of silicones.

Lewis Structure

A diagrammatic representation of the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons in the molecule.