The Identity of an Element Is Determined by the ________

question 27

Multiple Choice

The identity of an element is determined by the ________ in the atom.

• A)charge
• B)number of neutrons
• C)number of nucleons
• D)number of protons

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Definitions:

Least Squares Regression

A statistical method for estimating the relationship between variables by minimizing the squares of the differences between observed and predicted values.

Relationship

A connection, association, or involvement between two or more variables or entities.

Standard Error

The standard deviation of the sampling distribution of a statistic, most commonly the mean.

Regression Slope

Indicates the steepness and direction of the linear relationship between two variables on a regression plot.