Which statement best describes what happens to the stability of hydrogen and oxygen atoms when they form bonds in a water molecule?

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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

Which aqueous solution of ki freezes at the lowest temperature? 1) 1 mol of ki in 500. g of water 2) 2 mol of ki in 500. g of water 3) 1 mol of ki in 1000. g of water 4) 2 mol of ki in 1000. g of water