In Order for an Atom to Substitute for Dominant Atoms

question 79

Multiple Choice

In order for an atom to substitute for dominant atoms in a crystal structure, and therefore alter its color, what must occur?

• A) The atom must be similar in size to the crystal's atoms.
• B) The atom must have the same charge as the crystal's atoms.
• C) The atom must be close in electronegativity values to the crystal's atoms.
• D) The atoms must be close to each other on the periodic table of elements.

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Definitions:

Sample Size

The number of observations or data points collected in a sample from a population, used for statistical analysis.

Power of Test

Refers to the probability that the test correctly rejects the null hypothesis when the alternative hypothesis is true.

Type II Error

The error made when a statistical test fails to reject a false null hypothesis, also known as a false negative outcome.

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