List the Three Important Ways in Which Molecules Can Violate

question 47

Essay

List the three important ways in which molecules can violate the octet rule, and in each case draw one Lewis structure of your choice as an example.

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, often measured for diagnosis since it is closely related to the force and rate of the heartbeat and the diameter and elasticity of the arterial walls.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland that conserves water in the body by reducing urine output and increasing water absorption in the kidneys.

Fluid Intake

The consumption of liquids or water, critical for maintaining body hydration and supporting physiological functions.

ADH Secretion

The release of antidiuretic hormone (also known as vasopressin) from the pituitary gland, which helps regulate water balance in the body.