What Is a Lone Pair in a Lewis Diagram

question 42

Multiple Choice

What is a lone pair in a Lewis diagram?

• A)A bonding pair of electrons
• B)A shared pair of electrons
• C)A molecule with only two electrons
• D)An unshared pair of electrons
• E)The electrons that are not counted when determining if the octet of an atom has been satisfied

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Definitions:

Allostatic

Pertaining to allostatic load, the cumulative wear and tear on the body's systems due to chronic stress.

GAS

The General Adaptation Syndrome, a three-stage process that describes the physiological changes the body goes through under stress.

Generalized Adaptation Syndrome

A theoretical framework describing the body's response to stress in three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Generalized Adjustment Syndrome

A model outlining the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, including stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.