What Is the Average Number of Children Families Must Have

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is the average number of children families must have to maintain a stable population?

• A)1)2 children
• B)1)8 children
• C)2)1 children
• D)2)4 children

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Definitions:

Stepwise Mechanism

A reaction mechanism in chemistry that occurs through multiple discrete steps, each with its own transition state and intermediates.

Reaction

A sequence where substances engage and yield new entities with unique properties.

1,4-Addition

A reaction mechanism where an electrophile adds to the 1st and 4th positions of a conjugated diene, providing a product with substituents at those positions.

Major Product

The predominant product formed in a chemical reaction, often due to its favorable kinetics or thermodynamics.