Consider the New Element Moonium, Atomic Number 118, Atomic Mass

question 20

Multiple Choice

Consider the new element moonium, atomic number 118, atomic mass 273.2 g. The nucleus of an atom of moonium-273 contains

• A) 118 protons, 118 alpha particles.
• B) 118 protons, 155 neutrons.
• C) 118 protons, 273neutrons.
• D) 118protons, 155 neutrons, 118 electrons.
• E) 118protons, 118neutrons.

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Definitions:

Sampling Error

The difference between a population parameter and a sample statistic caused by only observing a subset rather than the whole population.

Sampling Process

The practice of selecting a subset of individuals, items, or data points from within a larger population to estimate characteristics of the whole population.

Sampling Error

The discrepancy between the statistical characteristics of a population and those of a sample supposedly representing that population.

Bias

A systematic error or deviation from true results or values, caused by factors that skew the data in a certain direction.