Which Element Has the Following Ground State Electron Configuration

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which element has the following ground state electron configuration?

• A) B
• B) Li
• C) Si
• D) Be
• E) C

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behaviorism where the removal of an undesirable or unpleasant stimulus strengthens or increases the probability of a response.

Generalization

The process by which the brain applies past experiences to new situations, recognizing patterns.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a learned response after its apparent extinction, often occurring suddenly in response to the original conditioning stimulus.

Secondary Reinforcement

A process in which a stimulus reinforces behavior after it has been associated with a primary reinforcer, often through social or conditioned means.