Select the Definition for a Covalent Bond

question 57

Multiple Choice

Select the definition for a covalent bond.

• A) A pure substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in a specific ratio.
• B) A chemical bond resulting from the mutual attraction of oppositely charged ions.
• C) An electrically neutral assembly of atoms held together by covalent bonds.
• D) A bond consisting of a pair of electrons shared by two atoms.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts that an entity owes to others, which are expected to be settled over time through the transfer of economic benefits.

Accumulated Depreciation

Accumulated depreciation represents the total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded against a fixed asset since it was acquired and put into use.

Retained Earnings

The amount of net income left over for a business after it has paid out dividends to its shareholders.

Journalizing

Journalizing is the process of recording transactions in the accounting journals as part of the double-entry bookkeeping system.