Technically Correct Electrons

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Technically Correct Electrons

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This test question is pure tautological gold! "In an atom, the number of electrons is equal to... the number of electrons." Well, technically correct—the best kind of correct!

The Emperor's New Groove reaction is perfect because while the answer is ridiculously circular, it's not actually wrong. The number of electrons in a neutral atom typically equals the number of protons (not neutrons!), but saying electrons equal electrons is... well... a statement that would make even Kronk question his life choices.

Chemistry teachers everywhere are either facepalming or secretly appreciating this student's malicious compliance. That one point might be the most honestly earned point in test-taking history!

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