The Prejudice, Fear, and Aversion Held by Individuals and Directed

question 10

Multiple Choice

The prejudice, fear, and aversion held by individuals and directed against lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals is called what?

• A) homophobia
• B) agoraphobia
• C) xenophobia
• D) heterophobia

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Definitions:

Major Contributor

In resonance theory, refers to the resonance structure that makes the largest contribution to the overall hybrid structure based on stability.

Formal Charges

Formal charges refer to the charge assigned to an atom in a molecule, assuming that electrons in all chemical bonds are shared equally between atoms, despite the actual electronegativity of the atoms.

Resonance Contributors

Different Lewis structures that represent the same molecule and differ only in the distribution of electrons, not the arrangement of atoms.

Bonding Patterns

The arrangement and connectivity of atoms within a molecule, influencing its geometry and physical properties.