Identification and Definition of a Problem

question 61

Multiple Choice

Identification and definition of a problem

• A) is the final step of problem solving.
• B) cannot be done until alternatives are proposed.
• C) requires consideration of multiple criteria.
• D) is the first step of decision making.

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Definitions:

Electrolytes

Minerals in the body that have an electric charge, such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, and are vital for numerous bodily functions including fluid balance and nerve transmission.

Water

Water is a transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance that is the main constituent of Earth's streams, lakes, and oceans, and the fluids of most living organisms.

Ions

Ions are atoms or molecules with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

Carbon Dioxide

Carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is naturally present in air and is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.