Once an Alpha Particle Is Outside the Nucleus It Is

question 67

Multiple Choice

Once an alpha particle is outside the nucleus it is

• A) quickly bound to a neighboring nucleus.
• B) electrostatically repelled.
• C) radioactive.
• D) free to wander about the nucleus.

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Definitions:

Coordination

The ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently.

A-not-B Error

A cognitive mistake observed in infancy, where children will search for an object in the last place they found it (A) rather than its new location (B), demonstrating an aspect of cognitive development.

Secondary Circular Reactions

A stage in early child development characterized by the repetition of actions that produce an effect on the environment, typically observed around 4-8 months of age.

Problem Solving

The process of identifying a problem, developing potential solutions, and choosing and implementing the most effective solution.