Simplify: [(3³) - 6²]³

question 97

Multiple Choice

Simplify: [(3³) - 6²]³

• A) 279
• B) -279
• C) 729
• D) -729
• E) 972

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Definitions:

Lone Pair Electrons

A pair of valence electrons that are not shared with another atom and hence do not participate in bonding but influence molecular shape and polarity.

Hydrogen Chloride

A diatomic molecule composed of hydrogen and chlorine; when dissolved in water, it forms hydrochloric acid.

Lewis Structure

A representation of molecules showing how the valence electrons are arranged among atoms in the molecule.

Ethane

A colorless, odorless gas that is the second simplest alkane, consisting of two carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms.