Which statements describe adaptations in cultural practices resulting from scientific influences? Check all that apply.

People drive gas-operated cars despite the benefits of hybrid vehicles.
People update outdated cell phones by purchasing smartphone devices.
People purchase solar panels after reading about the effects of burning coal.
People still text and drive after hearing about the benefits of hands-free devices.
People start grocery shopping online as new grocery applications are published.

What best explains whether bromine (br) or neon (ne) is more likely to form a covalent bond? bromine forms covalent bonds because it has seven valence electrons, but neon has eight valence electrons and already fulfills the octet rule. bromine forms covalent bonds because it has many electron shells, but neon has only two electron shells and is tightly bound to its electrons. neon forms covalent bonds because it can share its valence electrons, but bromine has seven valence electrons and can gain only one more electron. neon forms covalent bonds because it has only two electron shells, but bromine has many electron shells and will lose electrons in order to fulfill the octet rule.