The Reaction of Carbon with Oxygen to Produce Carbon Monoxide

question 23

Multiple Choice

The reaction of carbon with oxygen to produce carbon monoxide is an example of which class of reaction?

• A)combination
• B)combustion
• C)single replacement
• D)double replacement
• E)endothermic

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Definitions:

Displacement

A defense mechanism where an individual shifts emotional impulses from an undesirable object or person to a more acceptable one.

Regression

A statistical method used to model the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism in which an individual unconsciously replaces threatening inner wishes and fantasies with an exaggerated version of the opposite.

Manifest Content

In psychoanalytic theory, the literal surface content of a dream, as opposed to its hidden or symbolic meaning.