A Variable Whose Values Are Not Known with Certainty Is

question 4

Multiple Choice

A variable whose values are not known with certainty is called a _____.

• A) certain variable
• B) random variable
• C) constant variable
• D) decision variable

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Definitions:

σ Bonds

The strongest type of covalent chemical bond formed by the head-on overlap of atomic orbitals, featuring a symmetrical distribution of electron density along the axis of the bond.

Pi Bonds

Covalent chemical bonds formed by the side-by-side overlap of p-orbitals, allowing electron density to be shared in regions above and below the bond axis.

Compound

refers to a substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in definite proportions and with specific chemical properties.

σ* Molecular Orbital

An antibonding molecular orbital formed by the out-of-phase combination of atomic orbitals.