What Is the Symbol for an Ion of an Element

question 62

Multiple Choice

What is the symbol for an ion of an element that has 12 protons and 10 electrons?

• A) Mg²⁺
• B) Mg^2-
• C) Ne²⁺
• D) Ne^2-
• E) Ti²⁺

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, leading to the increase or decrease of certain behaviors over time.

Extinction

In psychology, extinction refers to the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a learned response, often due to the absence of reinforcement that initially established the response.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after being repeatedly paired with an unconditioned stimulus, evokes a conditioned response.

Generalization

The process of extending the application of a principle or conclusion to many situations without additional evidence.