The Oxidation Number of Phosphorus in PF₃ Is __________

question 104

Multiple Choice

The oxidation number of phosphorus in PF₃ is __________.

• A)-2
• B)+1
• C)+3
• D)+2
• E)-3

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Definitions:

Information-Processing Theorists

Information-Processing Theorists study how human beings process, store, retrieve, and utilize information, likening the mind to a computer.

Short-Term Memory

The capacity for holding a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Control Processes

Pertains to mechanisms or systems that regulate, guide, or manage operations or activities in various contexts such as biology, psychology, or engineering.

Long-Term Memory

The part of the information-processing system that holds memories of past experiences.