In What Ways Are Hydrogen Bonds and Ionic Bonds Similar

question 17

Multiple Choice

In what ways are hydrogen bonds and ionic bonds similar?

• A)Both are based on attraction between atoms that carry differences in electrical charge.
• B)Both involve an even sharing of electrons between atoms.
• C)Both are based on attraction between two atoms where each carries a positive charge.
• D)Both are based on repulsion between atoms that carry differences in electrical charge.
• E)Both are based on attraction between two atoms where each carries a negative charge.

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Definitions:

Economies of Scale

Cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to the scale of their operations, leading to a reduction in average costs per unit as output increases.

Decreasing Marginal Product

A principle where each additional unit of input results in a smaller increase in output, after a certain point, indicating declining efficiency.

Total Cost Curve

A graphical representation that illustrates how the total cost of producing a good changes in relation to the quantity produced, considering both fixed and variable costs.

Diseconomies of Scale

Diseconomies of scale occur when a firm or business grows so large that the costs per unit increase, leading to inefficiency and higher production costs.