Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 163

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) The average rate of a reaction decreases during a reaction.
• B) It is not possible to determine the rate of a reaction from its balanced equation.
• C) The rate of zero-order reactions is not dependent on concentration.
• D) The half-life of a first-order reaction is dependent on the initial concentration of reactant.
• E) None of the above statements is false.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior conditioning.

Conditioned Stimulus

An initially neutral signal that, through association with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually elicits a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that elicits a natural, reflexive response without the need for prior conditioning.

Minimal Effects

Changes or impacts that are barely noticeable or have little to no significant influence on the overall condition or outcome.