For Which Elements Would You Expect to Find Coordination Numbers

question 4

Multiple Choice

For which elements would you expect to find coordination numbers above eight?

• A) only for the d block elements
• B) for the f block elements
• C) both d and f block elements frequently have coordination numbers above 8.

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Definitions:

Cranial Nerve VIII

Also known as the vestibulocochlear nerve, it is responsible for hearing and balance.

Perilymph

The fluid that fills the space between the membranous labyrinth and the bony labyrinth of the inner ear.

Static Equilibrium

A state where an object is at rest, and all the forces acting upon it are balanced.

Maculae

Maculae are small, specialized regions in the sensory epithelia, notably in the vestibular system of the ear and the retina, involved in detecting balance and visual changes respectively.