If You Move an Electron in an Atom from a Low

question 11

Multiple Choice

If you move an electron in an atom from a low energy level to a higher energy level within the atom, we say that the atom is

• A)in the ground state.
• B)ionized.
• C)dissociated.
• D)in an excited state.
• E)neutralized.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The process by which a person learns to reason, solve problems, and understand the world around them through stages, as proposed by theorists like Piaget.

Vygotsky

A seminal theorist in developmental psychology, known for his emphasis on the sociocultural influences on cognitive development.

Zone Of Proximal Development

A concept developed by Lev Vygotsky that represents the difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner.

Scaffolding

Vygotsky’s term for temporary cognitive structures or methods of solving problems that help the child as he or she learns to function independently.