A Covalent Bond Results When

question 81

Multiple Choice

A covalent bond results when

• A)one atom gives up an electron to another atom.
• B)one atom gives up two electrons to another atom.
• C)two atoms share a pair of electrons.
• D)two atoms share a single electron.

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Definitions:

Perceptual Redundancy

The presence of more sensory information than is necessary for the recognition or understanding of an object or concept.

Weber's Law

A principle in psychology that states the smallest change in a stimulus that can be detected is a constant proportion of the original stimulus's intensity.

Volley Principle

Principle addressing limitations of the frequency theory of hearing, stating that a cluster of nerve cells can fire neural impulses in rapid succession, producing a volley of impulses.

Perceptual Set

A predisposition or readiness to perceive something in a particular way.