Case 3 Matthew Has His New Computer System in Place

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Multiple Choice

Case 3 Matthew has his new computer system in place and is ready to have an Internet connection. He is overwhelmed by the variety of choices for home Internet connections. For instance, he could choose to connect using an existing telephone line or dial-up connection. He could also use a cable modem, ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) , DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) , or satellite Internet service. Which Internet connection is simplest and least expensive for Matthew because the necessary equipment and software are preinstalled on most new computers?

• A) cable modem
• B) dial-up
• C) DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
• D) DSS (Digital Satellite Service)

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Definitions:

Oxygens

are chemical elements with the symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for respiration and combustion processes, often found in molecular forms.

Formal Charge

A theoretical charge assigned to an atom in a molecule, calculated based on the assumption of equally shared electrons in bonds.

Non-Bonding Electrons

Non-bonding electrons, also known as lone pairs, are valence electrons on an atom that are not involved in chemical bonding and significantly influence molecular shape and polarity.

Formal Charge

Formal charge is a concept in chemistry that represents the charge assigned to an atom in a molecule, assuming that electrons in chemical bonds are shared equally between atoms.