A Substance Cannot Dissolve in Water or the Mucous That

question 14

Multiple Choice

A substance cannot dissolve in water or the mucous that coats the olfactory epithelium. What is true about this substance?

• A)We can detect it by taste but not smell.
• B)We can detect it by smell but not taste.
• C)We cannot detect it using the chemical senses.

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Definitions:

Isotopes

Atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei, resulting in different mass numbers.

Bromine

A halogen element with the symbol Br and atomic number 35, known for its reddish-brown color and use in flame retardants and other chemicals.

Isotope

Atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons, resulting in different atomic masses.

Neon

Neon is a chemical element with symbol Ne and atomic number 10, known as a noble gas that exhibits a distinct reddish-orange glow when used in lamps and advertising signs.