The Type of Element Is Determined by the Number of ____

question 40

Multiple Choice

The type of element is determined by the number of ____.

• A) protons in the atom
• B) neutrons in the atom
• C) electrons in the atom
• D) electrons that have been removed from the atom
• E) protons that have been removed from the atom

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Definitions:

Lateral Inhibition

A neurological process where the firing rate of a neuron is decreased due to the activity of neighboring neurons, enhancing contrast in sensory perception.

Physiological Process

a biological function or activity in living organisms that is necessary for maintaining life, such as breathing, digestion, or nerve function.

Color Blindness

A visual impairment where one is unable to distinguish certain shades of color due to deficiency in the eyes' color-detecting molecules.

Shades

Variations or different tones of colors, often used to describe subtle differences in color.