Catenation Is

question 85

Multiple Choice

Catenation is

• A)the ability of a compound to form more than one type of unit-cell structure.
• B)the transformation of minerals to gems.
• C)the formation of more than one type of cation,such as Fe²⁺ and Fe³⁺.
• D)the covalent bonding of two or more atoms of the same element to one another.
• E)the ability of an element to form more than one oxide.

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Definitions:

Direct Contact

A way of spreading infectious agents through physical touch or being within close proximity to someone or something.

Representative Sample

A group within a population that accurately depicts the features of the total population.

Generalizable

The extent to which findings or results from a study can be applied to larger populations or different contexts beyond the original study.

Replication

The process of repeating a study or experiment to verify its findings or to ensure the reliability of the results.