What Is the Sum of the Coefficients When the Following

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is the sum of the coefficients when the following is balanced with the smallest integer coefficients? PCl₃(l) + Cl₂(g) + P₄O₁₀(s) → POCl₃(l)

• A) 3
• B) 18
• C) 45
• D) 10
• E) 23

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that creates associations between a naturally occurring stimulus and a previously neutral stimulus.

Organism

A living being, ranging from microorganisms and plants to animals and humans, that functions as an individual entity.

Passive

Characterized by inaction or lack of active response, often allowing others to take control or make decisions.

UCS

Stands for Unconditioned Stimulus, a stimulus that automatically triggers a reflexive response without any learning needed.