In a Covalently Bonded Molecule,the Number of Electrons That an Atom

question 61

Multiple Choice

In a covalently bonded molecule,the number of electrons that an atom shares with others is usually equal to the number of electrons ________.

• A)in the atom
• B)in its nucleus
• C)in all the atoms
• D)in its ion
• E)needed to give it a noble gas arrangement

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Definitions:

Yields ATP

The process of producing ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the primary energy carrier in all living organisms, typically via cellular respiration or photosynthesis.

NADPH

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate, a coenzyme involved in redox reactions, carrying electrons and hydrogen ions in cellular processes.

Oxygen

A chemical element (O) vital to most life forms on Earth; it's a component of water, many organic compounds, and is required for respiration in aerobic organisms.

Photosynthetic Pathway

The series of biochemical reactions in plants and other photosynthetic organisms that capture and convert light energy into chemical energy, culminating in the production of oxygen and glucose.