Consider the heating curve of h2o and line segments a, b, and c. several changes are taking place at a, b, and c. all but one would be an appropriate description as e move through segments a, b and then c.

What rule is used to determine how many covalent bonds an element can form? a. the number of covalent bonds is equal to six c the number of covalent bonds is equal to five minus the group number plus the group number b. the number of covalent bonds is equal to eight d. none of the above minus the group number select the best answer from the choices provided