An Uncharged Molecule That Contains a Single Unpaired Electron in Its

question 4

Multiple Choice

An uncharged molecule that contains a single unpaired electron in its outermost shell, which makes it chemically unstable and highly reactive, is termed a

• A) free radical
• B) HeLa
• C) dicentric
• D) translocation

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Definitions:

Neon

A chemical element with the symbol Ne and atomic number 10, it is a colorless, odorless, inert monatomic gas under standard conditions, with about two-thirds the density of air and is used in fluorescent lamps and signs.

Argon

A noble gas element with the atomic number 18, colorless, odorless, and inert, making up about 1% of the Earth's atmosphere.

React

To react means to respond to a stimulus or to undergo a chemical change.

Electronegativity

A measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold electrons in a chemical bond.