A Hypothetical Ion X Has an Electrical Charge of -2

question 31

Multiple Choice

A hypothetical ion X has an electrical charge of -2.Which of the following statements best describes the relative number of electrons and protons in the atom?

• A)The X ion has 2 less electrons than protons.
• B)The X ion has 2 more electrons than protons.
• C)The X ion has the same number of electrons as protons.
• D)The X ion has 1 less electron than protons.

Recognize the fundamental components of the Slutsky equation and its application in consumer theory.

Distinguish between different expressions representing key economic principles in graphical analysis.

Understand the different health insurance programs and their benefits, including Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and private insurance.

Identify the financial responsibilities of patients within various health insurance plans, such as copayments, premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance.

---

Definitions:

Physiological Needs

Basic physical requirements for human survival, such as food, water, shelter, and oxygen, as per Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Paralytic Ileus

A medical condition characterized by a temporary halt in the movement of the bowel, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain and bloating.

Inductive Reasoning

A method of reasoning in which conclusions are formed based on observed patterns, starting from specific observations and moving to broader generalizations.

Deductive Reasoning

A logical process where a conclusion follows necessarily from the given premises; if the premises are true, the conclusion must be true.