A Particle That Contains 8 Protons, 9 Neutrons, and 7

question 37

Multiple Choice

A particle that contains 8 protons, 9 neutrons, and 7 electrons could be written as:

• A) "¹⁶₈O"
• B) "¹⁷₉O⁺"
• C) "¹⁷₈O"
• D) "¹⁷₈O ^- "
• E) "¹⁷₈O⁺"

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Definitions:

Escalating Commitment

A behavioral pattern where an individual or organization continues to follow a failing course of action due to emotional attachment or the desire to justify prior investments.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making by reducing complex problem-solving to simpler judgment processes.

Cost-benefit Impact

An assessment that compares the costs involved in an action to the benefits derived from it, used to determine its overall value and feasibility.

Escalating Cost Impact

The effect of costs increasing over time, often spiraling beyond original estimates, generally due to poor planning, scope creep, or unforeseen circumstances.