Elements with ________ First Ionization Energies and ________ Electron Affinities

question 84

Multiple Choice

Elements with ________ first ionization energies and ________ electron affinities generally form anions.

• A) low, very positive
• B) high, positive or slightly negative
• C) low, positive or slightly negative
• D) high, very positive
• E) None of these is generally correct.

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Definitions:

Decision Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action among multiple alternatives, often based on a systematic evaluation.

Framing

This is the process of constructing a viewpoint or perspective in communication, influencing how information is interpreted and understood.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or "rules of thumb" that simplify decision-making processes, often utilized when making judgments under uncertainty.

Framing Error

A cognitive bias where people make decisions based on the way information is presented rather than just the facts themselves.