Which of the following refers to the first explanation of a problem (i.e. educated guess)

A(n) __________ bond is a strong mutual attraction between ions of opposite charge (+ or -). Such as Na+ and Cl-

A solution with a pH of 2 is __________x more acidic than a pH of 5.

5. Doug had a written contract with Pat to construct a house on Pat’s property for $90,000, with work to begin on July 1 and to be completed by December 1. On June 15, however, Doug wrote Pat that he would not be able to complete the work of constructing the house for less than $120,000. As a result, Pat entered into a written contract with Bob to construct the house by December 1 for a price of $105,000. Doug never appeared at Pat’s property. On July 1, Bob started construction on the house. On August 1, Bob and Pat agreed that if Bob completed the work ahead of time, by October 1, Pat would pay Bob $125,000. Bob satisfactorily completed the work by October 1 and Pat paid him $125,000 as agreed. If Pat subsequently sues Doug for damages resulting from the breach of their contract, the court should award Pat:

29. Base Electric Company (“Base”) has entered an agreement to buy its actual requirements of copper wiring for six months from the Seymour Metal Wire Company (“Seymour Metal”) and Seymour Metal has agreed to sell all the copper wiring Base will require for six months. The agreement between the two companies is:

23. Cathy is a seller of tapestries who conducted most of her business by orders received on forms provided along with the catalogs that she sent to prospective buyers.  After receiving one of Cathy’s catalogs, Frank decided to order six tapestries to sell in his store. On June 25, Frank mailed the order form, indicating on the form, “Send the six tapestries indicated on the order form immediately. Payment within 10 days of receipt.” Cathy received the order on July 1 and shipped the six tapestries on the following day. On July 3, Cathy sent an invoice for the full purchase price.  Which of the following states the date that the contract was formed?

According to the __________ society is a system of interrelated parts that is relatively stable. 

21. Sam and Tom entered into a one-year contract wherein Sam agreed to supply Tom with all of the paper goods that Tom needed for his restaurant on a monthly basis. Tom agreed not to purchase paper goods from any other supplier. The parties performed the contract for six months until Tom learned of another vendor who was able to supply paper goods for his restaurant at half the cost of his contract with Sam. Consequently, Tom told Sam that he no longer required any paper goods from Sam. If Tom asserts that the contract with Sam is not binding on him, will Tom prevail?

7. Patty and Dena were friends who were driving back to college after their Thanksgiving holiday. Dena, who was driving, collided with another car whose driver was making an unsafe lane change. Both Dena and Patty suffered injuries in the collision. Feeling terrible about the accident, Dena said to Patty, “I am so sorry about this accident. Of course, I will pay for any losses that you have suffered in this crash.” Assume that Dena and Patty are transported to the hospital for treatment of their injuries. When they arrived at the hospital, Dena wrote a note with her name and address that said, “Please send me the bill for Patty’s medical care.” Dena handed the note to the doctor who was taking care of Patty. After treating Patty for her injuries, the doctor sent the bill for his medical services to Dena. When Dena refused to pay the bill, the doctor brought an action to recover the amount of his bill. Who is likely to prevail?

A _________ is a statement of how and why specific facts are related.