You Are Given an Unknown Substance and Asked to Determine

question 67

Multiple Choice

You are given an unknown substance and asked to determine whether it is polar or nonpolar.The easiest way to do this would be to

• A) determine whether the compound is held together by hydrogen bonds.
• B) determine the number of electrons in the compound's outer shell.
• C) mix the compound with an ionic substance to see whether its bonds can withstand the pressure.
• D) determine whether the compound dissolves in water.

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Definitions:

Direct Material Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials and the expected (or standard) cost.

Direct Labour Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the expected (or standard) cost, based on the standard wages paid for that labor.

Direct Labour Efficiency Variance

A measure used in management accounting to assess the difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours expected to produce a certain level of output.

Direct Labour Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the expected (or standard) cost, based on the actual hours worked.