Question: Answer the following question given this paragraph: Chemical Reactions and Molecules All elements are most stable when their outermost shell is filled with electrons according to the octet rule. This is because it is energetically favorable for atoms to be in that configuration and it makes them stable. However, since not all elements have enough electrons to fill their outermost shells, atoms form chemical bonds with other atoms thereby obtaining the electrons they need to attain a stable electron configuration. When two or more atoms chemically bond with each other, the resultant chemical structure is a molecule. The familiar water molecule, H2O, consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom; these bond together to form water, as illustrated in Figure 2.9. Atoms can form molecules by donating, accepting, or sharing electrons to fill their outer shells. Q: All elements are most stable when their outermost shell is filled with electrons according to which rule? A:
OPTIONS:
- quartet rule
- string rule
- coupling rule
- octet rule
Answer: octet rule

Question: Answer the following question given this paragraph: The pauropods are typically 0.5-2.0 mm long and live on all continents except Antarctica. They are usually found in soil, leaf litter, or other moist places. They feed on fungi and decaying organic matter, and are essentially harmless. Adult pauropods have 11 or 12 body segments and 9-11 pairs of legs. They also possess unique forked antennae and a distinctive pattern of movement characterized by rapid burst of movement and frequent abrupt changes in direction. Over 700 species have been described, and they are believed to be closely related to millipedes. Q: Pauropods, presumed relatives of millipedes usually found in soil, leaf litter and other moist places, live on all continents except what? A:
OPTIONS:
- Europe
- inland
- Ocean
- antarctica
Answer: antarctica

Question: Answer the following question given this paragraph: The image below shows the way in which a blocked coronary artery can cause a heart attack. The loss of oxygen to the heart muscle cause that part of the tissue to die. Maybe one day, stem cell therapy will allow for the replacement of the dead cells with new cardiac muscle cells. Q: The loss of oxygen to the heart muscle causes that part of the tissue to what? A:
OPTIONS:
- beat harder
- thrive
- beat erratically
- die
Answer:
die