The Mass Number Represents the Number of

question 56

Multiple Choice

The mass number represents the number of

• A) protons in an atom.
• B) electrons in an ion.
• C) neutrons in an atom.
• D) protons and neutrons.
• E) neutrons and electrons.

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Definitions:

Lexicographic Rule

A decision-making rule where alternatives are compared based on the most important attribute first; if one option is superior, the decision is made, otherwise the next most important attribute is considered.

Attribute Preference Rule

A decision rule used by consumers, focusing on a single characteristic of a product to make a choice, often when other decision criteria are overwhelming or unclear.

Disjunctive Rule

A decision-making rule applied when choosing among alternatives, focusing on selecting the option that has at least one attribute exceeding a threshold level.

Non-compensatory Decision-making Rule

A decision rule where if an option does not meet at least one important criterion, it is dropped from consideration, regardless of its merits on other criteria.