Alene Says, "If Apple a Is Bigger Than Apple B

question 37

Multiple Choice

Alene says, "If apple A is bigger than apple B, and apple B is bigger than apple C, then apple A must be bigger than apple C." Janis cannot understand this. Alene shows her the physical apples and explains it again. Janis watches and then says "I got it." In this example, Alene shows ______ thought, while Janis shows ______ thought.

• A) abstract; hypothetical
• B) concrete; abstract
• C) deductive; inductive
• D) abstract; concrete

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Definitions:

Stretching Frequency

A measure related to the energy required for bond stretching in molecular vibrations, commonly observed in infrared spectroscopy.

Hexane

A straight-chain alkane with six carbon atoms, commonly used as a non-polar solvent.

IR Spectrum

A graphical representation of infrared light absorption by molecules, used to identify and study chemical substances based on their vibrational transitions.

Organic Compound

Chemical compounds made primarily of carbon atoms in structures like chains or rings, often containing hydrogen and possibly oxygen, nitrogen, or other elements.