Which of the Following Could Serve as a Definition of a Coordinate

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could serve as a definition of a coordinate covalent bond?

• A) One electron is contributed by each the metal and the ligand.
• B) The metal ion contributes both electrons to the bond.
• C) The ligand contributes both electrons to the bond.
• D) The metal ion loses two electrons to the ligand.

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Definitions:

Tailings

The materials left over after the process of separating the valuable fraction from the uneconomic fraction of an ore.

Ore

A naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be extracted profitably.

Metamorphic Rock

Rock that was once one form of rock but has changed to another under the influence of heat, pressure, or some other agent without passing through a liquid phase.

Heat And Pressure

The combination of high temperature and force applied to a material, often leading to physical or chemical changes.