In the Laboratory, the Specific Gravity of a Mineral Can

question 56

Multiple Choice

In the laboratory, the specific gravity of a mineral can be determined by the ratio of the substance's:

• A) volume to the volume of an equal weight of water.
• B) weight to its mass.
• C) weight to the weight of an equal volume of water.
• D) size to the weight of an equal volume of water.

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Definitions:

Scientific Attitude

The practice of being curious, skeptical, and open-minded while seeking empirical evidence and explanations about the natural world.

Curiosity

A strong desire to know or learn something, driving exploration and investigation.

Independent Variable

In experimental research, the variable that is manipulated by the researcher to examine its effect on the dependent variable.

Experimental Study

A research method where the researcher manipulates one variable to determine if it causes a change in another variable, within a controlled environment.