When Are Atoms Most Stable

question 12

Multiple Choice

When are atoms most stable?

• A) when they have the fewest possible valence electrons
• B) when they have the maximum number of unpaired electrons
• C) when all of the electron orbitals in the valence shell are filled
• D) when all electrons are paired

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Definitions:

UCS

stands for Unconditioned Stimulus, a term in classical conditioning that refers to a stimulus that elicits a natural, unconditioned response without prior learning.

CS

An acronym that stands for Conditioned Stimulus, a previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with the unconditioned stimulus, eventually comes to trigger a conditioned response.

CS

Stands for Conditioned Stimulus, an initially neutral stimulus that, after being associated with an unconditioned stimulus, triggers a conditioned response.

US

In the context of conditioning, this stands for the Unconditioned Stimulus, which automatically triggers a response without prior learning.