A Tactic Used by TV Networks to Hold Viewers' Attention

question 54

Multiple Choice

A tactic used by TV networks to hold viewers' attention and inhibit zapping is to:

• A) increase the number of commercials during a break
• B) shorten the commercial breaks
• C) show previews of the next week's program
• D) change the standard commercial format to 10-seconds

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Definitions:

Helium

Helium is a chemical element with symbol He and atomic number 2, known as the second lightest and second most abundant element in the observable universe, primarily used in cryogenics and as an inert gas shield in arc welding.

Lewis Structures

Diagrams that represent the valence electrons of atoms within a molecule, showing how they are bonded together.

Double Bond

A chemical bond in which two pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms.

Lewis Structure

A representation of molecules where symbols for elements are used to represent nuclei and inner-shell electrons, and dots or dashes between symbols represent electron pairs forming covalent bonds.