Certain Period 2 Elements Exhibit Behaviors Similar to Period 3

question 45

Multiple Choice

Certain Period 2 elements exhibit behaviors similar to Period 3 elements immediately below and to the right.One of the interesting diagonal relationships occurs between boron and silicon.Which of the following is one of their similarities?

• A)Both exhibit electrical properties of a conductor.
• B)The oxoanions of both elements occur in extended ionic networks.
• C)Both elements form compounds (boranes and silanes)that are good oxidizing agents.
• D)Both elements are metalloids.
• E)Both elements are unusually soft solids.

Recognize the role and types of reinforcers (primary and secondary) in the learning process.

Grasp the principle of higher order conditioning and its implications.

Comprehend the concept of latent learning and its significance in behavior not immediately reflected in behavior change.

Understand the process and significance of cognitive maps.

---

Definitions:

Smoothing Constant

A parameter used in exponential smoothing models to weigh the significance of the most recent observation in forecasting.

Time Series

Time Series refers to a sequence of data points collected or recorded at successive times, often at regular intervals.

Exponential Smoothing

A time series forecasting method for univariate data that applies decreasing weights over time.

Liquor Sales

The revenue generated from the sale of alcoholic beverages.