SCENARIO 3-12 Given Below Are the Rating and Performance Scores of 15

question 158

Multiple Choice

SCENARIO 3-12
Given below are the rating and performance scores of 15 laptop computers.

-Referring to Scenario 3-12,you will expect a decrease in the performance score of one laptop computer to be associated with

• A)an increase in its rating
• B)a decrease in its rating
• C)no predictable change in its rating
• D)no predictable change in the performance score of another laptop computer

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Definitions:

Achiral

A term describing molecules that do not exhibit handedness; these molecules are identical to their mirror images.

Chiral Molecule

A molecule that cannot be superimposed on its mirror image, often possessing a stereocenter.

Enantiomer

One of two mirror-image forms of a chiral molecule, which cannot be superimposed on each other, similar to left and right hands.

Superimposable

A term used to describe two objects, such as molecules, that can be placed on top of each other in such a way that all parts align perfectly and are indistinguishable.