How Many Valence Electrons Does a Carbon Atom Have

question 87

Multiple Choice

How many valence electrons does a carbon atom have?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4
• E) 6

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Definitions:

Punishment

A consequence that decreases the likelihood that a behavior will occur.

Extinction

The diminishing of a conditioned response when the reinforcement or pairing of stimuli is removed.

Generalization

The process by which a response is given in the presence of stimuli that are similar to the stimulus that originally elicited the response.

Fixed-Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule where a response is rewarded only after a fixed amount of time has elapsed.