A Neutral Atom Must Have ____

question 5

Multiple Choice

A neutral atom must have ____.

• A) an equal number of protons and neutrons
• B) an equal number of protons and electrons
• C) an equal number of neutrons and electrons
• D) less electrons than protons
• E) more electrons than neutrons

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Definitions:

Displacement

A defense mechanism where an individual's emotions or impulses are transferred from the original source of stress to a more acceptable or less threatening target.

Fixation

In psychoanalytic theory, an obsessive interest or feeling stuck at a particular stage of psychological development.

Compensation

A concept in psychology that refers to efforts made to offset or overcome weaknesses, disadvantages, or handicaps, aiming to maintain self-esteem or achieve success.

Collective Unconscious

A concept proposed by Carl Jung, referring to the part of the unconscious mind that is derived from ancestral memory and experience and is common to all humankind.