Explain why we can use the term molecule for the smallest particle of water but not for that of table salt
What will be an ideal response?
The term molecule refers only to chemical structures held together by covalent bonds. Table salt is an ionic compound whose components — sodium ions and chloride ions — are held together by ionic bonds.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. subdural space. B. epipial space. C. subarachnoid space. D. central canal of the spinal cord. E. epidural space.
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A. erythroblastosis B. agglutination C. sickling D. hemolysis
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A) cutaneous B) mucous C) synovial D) serous E) basement