Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) A p-electron penetrates more than an s-electron through the inner shells of an atom.
• B) A p-electron penetrates less than a d-electron through the inner shells of an atom.
• C) A p-electron has a nonzero probability density at the nucleus.
• D) A d-electron has a nonzero probability density at the nucleus.
• E) A p-electron experiences a smaller effective nuclear charge than an s-electron.

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Definitions:

Receptor Cells

Specialized cells designed to respond to specific stimuli like light, sound, or chemicals, converting them into signals that can be processed by the body or brain.

Wavelengths

The distance between consecutive points of the same phase in a wave, such as in sound waves, light waves, or other electromagnetic radiation.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that function best in relatively bright light and provide the ability to see color and fine detail.

Colorblind

The inability or decreased ability to see color, or perceive color differences, under normal lighting conditions.