The Valence Electron Configuration for the Alkaline Earth Metals Is

question 54

Multiple Choice

The valence electron configuration for the alkaline earth metals is represented by which of the following (n = outermost shell)

• A) ns¹
• B) ns²
• C) ns²np¹
• D) ns² np²
• E) ns² np³

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Conditioned Stimulus

An originally neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, comes to trigger a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Response

An unconditioned response is an automatic, natural reaction to a stimulus, which does not require prior learning to occur.

Ivan Pavlov

A Russian physiologist known for his work on classical conditioning, demonstrating how organisms learn through association.

Unconditioned Response

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