A Covalent Bond Is Likely to Be Polar When

question 33

Multiple Choice

A covalent bond is likely to be polar when

• A) one of the atoms sharing electrons is much more electronegative than the other atom.
• B) the two atoms sharing electrons are equally electronegative.
• C) oxygen is one of the two atoms sharing electrons.
• D) the two atoms sharing electrons are the same element.
• E) the two atoms sharing electrons are different elements.

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Definitions:

Gastrostomy Feedings

The process of delivering nutrition directly into the stomach through a tube, used when someone cannot eat by mouth.

Tracheoesophageal Fistula

An abnormal connection (fistula) between the trachea and the esophagus, which can lead to breathing and feeding difficulties and often requires surgical correction.

Replogle Tube

A dual-lumen tube used primarily in neonates for gastric decompression and to remove gastric secretions.

Gastrostomy Tube

A tube inserted through the abdomen into the stomach for feeding or drainage.