Which of the Following Statements Regarding Bonding Is NOT Correct

question 140

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding bonding is NOT correct?

• A)A single type of atom cannot form more than one kind of chemical bond.
• B)The energy of separated atoms usually decreases when stable chemical compounds form.
• C)Most compounds are more stable than the free elements that make them up.
• D)The strength of a bond depends on the identities of the atoms involved.
• E)Some atoms form different numbers of chemical bonds (exhibit more than one valency).

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Method

A method of calculating the depreciation of an asset, which assumes the asset will depreciate by the same amount each year over its useful life.

Salvage Value

The estimated resale value of an asset at the end of its useful life, used in calculating depreciation expenses.

Depreciation

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the decrease in value over time due to use and wear and tear.

Units-Of-Production

A depreciation method that allocates expense based on the actual usage or production levels of an asset.