Name and Outline the Concept Which Is Introduced When More

question 82

Essay

Name and outline the concept which is introduced when more than one valid Lewis structure can be drawn for a given molecule or ion. Use appropriate diagrams of the formate ion (HCO₂^-, carbon is the central atom) to illustrate.

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Definitions:

Counterfactual Thinking

Imagining alternatives to past or present events or circumstances.

Illusory Correlation

The perception of a relationship between two variables when none exists, often leading to confirmation of erroneous beliefs.

Magical Thinking

The belief that one's thoughts, words, or actions can influence the outcome of events in the physical world in a manner not governed by the laws of physics or logic.

Theory Perseverance

The persistence of one's initial beliefs, even in the face of contradicting evidence or after the evidence for their foundation has been discredited.