Which of the Following Gives the Correct Numbers of Protons,neutrons,and

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following gives the correct numbers of protons,neutrons,and electrons in a neutral atom of Sn?

• A)118 protons,50 neutrons,118 electrons
• B)118 protons,118 neutrons,50 electrons
• C)50 protons,68 neutrons,50 electrons
• D)68 protons,68 neutrons,50 electrons
• E)50 protons,50 neutrons,50 electrons

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Definitions:

Parsimony Principle

The Parsimony Principle, often used in scientific research, is the idea that the simplest explanation is usually correct, encouraging minimal assumptions.

Independent Variables

Variables in a statistical model that are manipulated or categorised to determine their effect on dependent variables.

Multicollinearity

A statistical phenomenon where two or more predictor variables in a multiple regression model are highly correlated, potentially distorting estimates and making the model unreliable.

Bonferroni Criterion

A statistical adjustment method used to reduce the chance of obtaining false-positive results (Type I error) when multiple hypothesis tests are performed.