Compounds Like Silicon Dioxide That Can Have the Same Empirical

question 10

Multiple Choice

Compounds like silicon dioxide that can have the same empirical formula but different crystal structures and properties are termed ________

• A) allotropes.
• B) allomorphs.
• C) isomorphs.
• D) isotopes.
• E) polymorphs.

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Definitions:

Thermoreceptors

Sensory cells or nerve endings specialized in detecting variations in temperature, found in the skin and other parts of the body.

Lateral Line

A system of sense organs found in aquatic vertebrates, used to detect movements and vibrations in the surrounding water.

Semicircular Canals

Three fluid-filled tubes in the inner ear that are crucial for maintaining balance and sensing motion.

Cochleae

The spiral-shaped, auditory portion of the inner ear responsible for transforming sound into nerve impulses that are sent to the brain.