Rank the Following Substances in Order of Increasing Average Kinetic

question 52

Multiple Choice

Rank the following substances in order of increasing average kinetic energy, assuming they are all at the same temperature: N₂, CH₄, Ne, Kr

• A)N₂ < CH₄ < Ne < Kr
• B)CH₄ < Ne < N₂ < Kr
• C)Kr < N₂ < CH₄ < Ne
• D)Ne < CH₄ < N₂ < Kr
• E)none of these choices is correct

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Definitions:

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where a response is reinforced only some of the time, leading to more resistant behaviour to extinction.

Extinction

In psychology, the gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is no longer presented.

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning schedule in which a behavior is reinforced each time it is exhibited.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after a specified number of responses, frequently used in behavior modification programs.