Which Ground-State Atom Has an Electron Configuration Described by the Following

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which ground-state atom has an electron configuration described by the following orbital diagram

• A) phosphorus
• B) germanium
• C) selenium
• D) tellurium
• E) none of these

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Definitions:

Thorndike

An American psychologist known for his work on learning theory and the law of effect, which suggested that behaviors followed by satisfying outcomes are likely to be repeated.

Stimulus

Any event or situation that evokes a response from an organism.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation coupled with relaxation exercises.

Counterconditioning

A behavioral therapy technique that involves teaching the patient to associate a positive response with a stimulus that previously elicited a negative response.