Choosing the First Alternative That Appears to Give an Acceptable

question 40

Short Answer

Choosing the first alternative that appears to give an acceptable or satisfactory resolution of the problem is known as ___________.

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Definitions:

Covalent Bond

A chemical bond involving the sharing of electron pairs between atoms, leading to the formation of a stable molecule.

Hydrogen Bond

A hydrogen bond is a weak bond between two molecules resulting from an electrostatic attraction between a proton in one molecule and an electronegative atom in the other.

Ionic Bond

A type of chemical bond that occurs when an atom transfers an electron to another atom, typically forming a bond between a metal and a nonmetal ion.

Hydrogen Bonds

A weak bond between two molecules resulting from an electrostatic attraction between a proton in one molecule and an electronegative atom in the other.