When an Atom Has Lost One or More Electrons, It

question 36

Multiple Choice

When an atom has lost one or more electrons, it is said to be:

• A) ionized
• B) excited
• C) in its ground state
• D) red shifted
• E) over the hill

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Definitions:

Linguistic Determinism

The theory that the structure of a language determines or greatly influences the modes of thought and behavioral characteristic of the culture in which it is spoken.

Eskimos' Vocabulary

A reference to the popular but debunked claim that Eskimo languages have an unusually large number of words for snow, illustrating linguistic relativity.

Linguistic Relativism

Theory suggesting that the language one speaks influences one's perception of reality and cognitive processes.

Bilingual

Characterizing someone who can fluently speak two languages.