In the Midst of an Economic Crisis,when Foreclosures Have Become

question 54

Multiple Choice

In the midst of an economic crisis,when foreclosures have become a common feature in the country in response,Jenna and her family lose their home because her parents can no longer pay the mortgage.Sociologists would likely see this as:

• A) a personal trouble
• B) the fault of Jenna's father for not providing for the family
• C) a socialist economy
• D) a public issue

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Definitions:

Resonance Structures

Different Lewis structures for the same molecule that depict the delocalization of electrons within the molecule.

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.