The Neon Atom Tends Not to Lose Any Electrons Because

question 143

Multiple Choice

The neon atom tends not to lose any electrons because

• A)of its relatively strong effective nuclear charge.
• B)that would result in a negative ion.
• C)its electrons are paired together within the same orbitals.
• D)the ionization energy is so high.

---

Definitions:

Positive Correlation

A relationship between two variables where they move in the same direction.

Negative Correlation

A relationship between two variables in which one variable increases as the other decreases.

Controlled Variable

A factor in an experiment which is kept constant to test the relative impact of an independent variable.

Placebo Effect

The phenomenon in which a person's symptoms can improve due to their belief in the efficacy of a treatment with no therapeutic value.