In the Context of the Formation of Cations, Large Jumps

question 16

Multiple Choice

In the context of the formation of cations, large jumps in ionization energy occur whenever an electron removal disrupts an electron configuration ending in  _____.

• A)ns²
• B)ns¹
• C)np⁶
• D)np⁴

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Working Memory

A cognitive system that holds temporarily a limited amount of information in an accessible state for short-term use.

Primary Auditory Cortex

The region of the brain located in the temporal lobe that is responsible for processing auditory information.

Wernicke's Area

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