A Wave Whose Amplitude Is Perpendicular to Its Direction of Motion

question 39

Multiple Choice

A wave whose amplitude is perpendicular to its direction of motion is

• A) longitudinal.
• B) transverse.
• C) sound.
• D) primary.
• E) seismic.

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Definitions:

Acidity

Refers to the measure of a substance's ability to donate a proton or accept an electron pair in chemical reactions.

Acid-Base Reaction

A chemical reaction involving the transfer of a proton (H⁺) from an acid to a base.

Pka Values

Numerical values that measure the acidity of protons in molecules based on their ability to be donated in an aqueous solution.

Reagents

Substances added to a system to cause a chemical reaction or test if a reaction occurs.