The Cl^- Ion Has a Single Negative Charge and the Atomic

question 39

Multiple Choice

The Cl^- ion has a single negative charge and the atomic number of 17. How many electrons are on its innermost shell?

• A) 18
• B) 17
• C) 9
• D) 2

Recognize contributing factors in statistical phenomena and their implications.

Appreciate the significance of sample size and composition in statistical accuracy.

Identify the characteristics and classification of data within a statistical population.

Understand the concept of external/internal validity in studies and experiments.

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Definitions:

Meso Dibromide

A meso compound formed by the dibromination of an alkene, exhibiting optical inactivity due to internal symmetry.

(E)-Hex-3-Ene

A linear six-carbon compound with a double bond between the third and fourth carbons in the E (trans) configuration.

Enantiomeric Dibromides

Compounds that are mirror images of each other, each containing two bromine atoms attached to a carbon-based skeleton.

Stereochemical Detail

Information regarding the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms within a molecule, important for understanding its chemical behavior.