The First Major Technological Development in Creating a Powerful Mass

question 32

Short Answer

The first major technological development in creating a powerful mass media occurred in the mid-19th century with the invention of the ________ that led to the widespread distribution of affordable newspapers, magazines, and books.

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Definitions:

Bond Angles

The angle formed between two bonds originating from the same atom within a molecule.

Twisted Boat Conformation

A less-strained conformation of a cyclohexane ring compared to the boat conformation, where the carbons are twisted to reduce steric strain.

Cyclohexane

A cyclic hydrocarbon with the formula C6H12, consisting of a ring of six carbon atoms.

Torsional Strain

The resistance that occurs when molecules twist about their bonds, leading to a decrease in stability due to the repulsion between electrons in eclipsed conformations.