Which Is an Instance of Van Der Waals Forces Operating

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which is an instance of van der Waals forces operating in nature?

• A) Plants germinating from seeds
• B) Salt dissolving in water
• C) Oil separating from water
• D) Mammalian hearts pumping blood
• E) Houseflies walking on walls and ceilings

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Definitions:

Chunking

A cognitive strategy that involves breaking down information into smaller, manageable units to enhance memory and recall.

Short-Term Memory

The capability to maintain a small volume of information in an immediate, ready-to-use state for a short time.

Chunking

A memory strategy that involves grouping individual pieces of information together into larger units to aid in recall.

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory which allows the retention of impressions of sensory information after the original stimuli have ended.