Which of the Following Is the Best Description of a Net

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best description of a net ionic equation?

• A)An equation that expresses soluble ionic compounds with their standard formulas,e.g.,sodium chloride as NaCl(aq).
• B)An equation that expresses strong acids with their standard formulas,e.g.,hydrochloric acid as HCl(aq).
• C)An equation that expresses both soluble ionic compounds and strong acids with their standard formulas.
• D)An equation that expresses both soluble ionic compounds and strong acids as ions,e.g.,sodium chloride as Na⁺(aq)+ Cl⁻(aq)and hydrochloric acid as H⁺(aq)+ Cl⁻(aq).
• E)An equation that has no spectator ions,indicating exactly what chemical change takes place and nothing else.

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Definitions:

Embryonic Stage

A critical phase in prenatal development that occurs from about the 2nd to the 8th week after fertilization, during which major organs and structures begin to develop.

Germinal Stage

The first—and shortest—stage of the prenatal period, which takes place during the first two weeks following conception.

Fetal Stage

The final stage of prenatal development starting from the ninth week of pregnancy until birth, where significant growth and maturation of the fetus occur.

Fetal Stage

The final stage of prenatal development, beginning around the ninth week of pregnancy and continuing until birth, characterized by rapid growth and organ development.