The Most Stable Atoms and Thus Those That Are Typically

question 8

Multiple Choice

The most stable atoms and thus those that are typically nonreactive are the atoms that have _______.

• A)equal numbers of electrons and protons
• B)equal numbers of electrons and neutrons
• C)full inner shells
• D)full outer shells
• E)all covalent bonds

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Definitions:

Standard Deviations

A statistic that measures the dispersion or variability within a set of numerical data, indicating how much individual data points differ from the mean.

Population Averages

Statistical measures that summarize the central tendency of the characteristics of all individuals within a defined group.

Good Estimates

Approximations or judgments that are considered to be close to the actual value or outcome, often based on some form of logical reasoning or previous data.

Statistically Significant

A determination that the results observed in data are unlikely to be due to chance alone, according to a predefined threshold of probability.