Which of the Following Is NOT a Way Astronomers Discover

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way astronomers discover clouds of interstellar matter that have a large amount of dust in them?

• A) by blocking the light of stars behind them
• B) by reflecting nearby starlight
• C) because they make stars behind them look redder than they should be
• D) by giving off infrared radiation appropriate to their temperature
• E) by giving off x-rays from hot gas surrounding the dust cloud

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Definitions:

Conjugated Alkyne

A hydrocarbon compound that contains a conjugated system of alternating double and triple bonds within its carbon chain.

Intramolecular Aldol

A chemical reaction where an aldol condensation occurs within a single molecule, forming a cyclic compound.

2,6-heptanedione

An organic compound characterized by a seven-carbon chain with ketone groups located at the second and sixth carbons.

Crossed Aldol Reaction

An aldol reaction where two different aldehydes or ketones are combined in the presence of a base or acid to produce a β-hydroxy aldehyde or ketone.