What Can Deplete Oxygen in a Body of Water

question 16

Multiple Choice

What can deplete oxygen in a body of water? 

• A) viruses and parasitic worms 
• B) sediment and suspended matter 
• C) organic compounds such as oil, plastics, solvents, and detergents 
• D) organic wastes

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Definitions:

Sigma Bond

A single covalent bond formed from the direct overlap of atomic orbitals, sharing a pair of electrons between atoms.

Atomic Orbital

A mathematical function that describes the wave-like behavior of either one electron or a pair of electrons in an atom, defining their probability distribution around a nucleus.

Molecular Orbital

A mathematical function describing the wave-like behavior of an electron in a molecule, which determines its chemical bonding and properties.

Atomic Orbitals

Mathematical equations that detail the position and wave-like motions of electrons within an atom.