The Smallest Particle of a Substance That Still Retains the Properties

question 43

Multiple Choice

The smallest particle of a substance that still retains the properties of that substance is a/an:

• A) atom.
• B) electron.
• C) neutron.
• D) molecule.

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Definitions:

Distinctiveness

The quality of being notably different or unique, often used in the context of stimuli in psychology to describe how easily an item stands out from others, facilitating learning and memory.

Interference

A cognitive process where previously learned information hinders the ability to learn new information or the recall of existing information.

Proactive Interference

A phenomenon where older memories interfere with the recall of newer memories.

Retroactive Interference

A phenomenon where newly learned information interferes with the recall of previously learned information.