How Is It Possible to Deduce the Identity of an Element

question 85

Multiple Choice

How is it possible to deduce the identity of an element from its electron configuration?

• A)The number of occupied shells corresponds to the atom's atomic number.
• B)If the atom is electrically neutral,the number of electrons corresponds to the atom's atomic number.
• C)Using the periodic table,the outermost occupied shell indicates the group while the number of occupied shells indicates the period.
• D)An electron configuration is unique to each element,much like its atomic spectrum.

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Definitions:

Short Run

In economics, a period in which at least one factor of production is fixed, allowing for limited adjustments to changes in demand or supply.

Long Run

A period in economics where all resources and inputs can be fully adjusted or changed, contrasting with the short run where some are fixed.

Marginal Revenue

The revenue uplift experienced by selling an additional unit of a product or service.

Marginal Cost

The additional expense incurred from producing one more unit of a good or service, which is crucial for decision-making in production and pricing.