Which of the Following Is an Example of a Natural

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a natural monopoly?

• A) the trademark protecting Gatorade
• B) the talents of Tom Hanks
• C) the local water company
• D) the patent on an Intel processor
• E) Debeers' ownership of a large fraction of the world's diamonds

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Definitions:

Covalent Bonds

Chemical bonds formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms, contributing to the stability of molecules.

Molecular Oxygen

A diatomic molecule \(\text{O}_2\) that is essential for respiration in aerobic organisms and acts as the final electron acceptor in cellular respiration.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

Positive Charge

An electrical charge with more protons than electrons, resulting in a net surplus of positive electric charge.