A Heuristic Is __________

question 86

Multiple Choice

A heuristic is __________.

• A)a specific rule or solution procedure that is certain to yield the correct answer if followed correctly
• B)an informal "rule of thumb" method for solving problems,not necessarily guaranteed to solve the problem correctly,but usually much faster or more tractable than other alternatives
• C)the act of someone who reasons; to think logically; to analyze with reason
• D)the mental representation of meaning in a reasoning problem

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Definitions:

Primary

This term describes a functional group or atom connected directly to one other carbon atom, typical in the classification of alcohols and amines.

Secondary

In chemistry, indicates molecules or functional groups that are attached to a secondary carbon atom, which itself is connected to two other carbon atoms.

Tertiary

Referring to an organic molecule or an ion that has a carbon atom connected to three other carbon atoms.

IUPAC Name

Naming chemicals systematically in alignment with the regulations provided by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.