The Shell Model Presented in This Book Is Not Very

question 101

Multiple Choice

The shell model presented in this book is not very accurate.Why then is it presented?

• A)It reminds us that the study of matter relates to the solar system.
• B)Most instructors are not good enough artists to duplicate the complicated artwork of true model on the chalk board for explanation purposes.
• C)The shell model is derived from classical physics,which is still the most widely accepted approach to understanding atomic theory.
• D)The shell model is simpler and easy to understand.

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Definitions:

Formal Operations

Piaget’s final stage of cognitive development, characterized by the ability to think abstractly.

Piaget

Refers to Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development and his theory of cognitive development.

Sensorimotor

A developmental stage in infants and toddlers coined by Piaget that involves learning through interacting with the environment, using sensory experiences and motor actions.

Formal Operations

the final stage of cognitive development in Piaget’s theory, characterized by the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.