In Which of the Following Salts Would Both the Positive

question 51

Multiple Choice

In which of the following salts would both the positive ion and the negative ion hydrolyze when the salt is dissolved in water?

• A) NaCl
• B) NaCN
• C) NH₄Cl
• D) more than one correct response
• E) no correct response

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Definitions:

Fixed-ratio

A reinforcement schedule in which a behavior is rewarded after a certain number of responses have been made.

Variable-ratio

A type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it very effective in maintaining high rates of responding.

Fixed-interval

A fixed-interval schedule in operant conditioning refers to reinforcing a response at fixed time intervals, regardless of the number of responses made.

Variable-interval

A schedule of reinforcement where rewards are given after variable intervals of time, making the timing of the reward unpredictable.