The Difference Between the Smallest Value in a Set and the Largest

question 48

Multiple Choice

The difference between the smallest value in a set and the largest value is called the:

• A) median
• B) mode
• C) range
• D) mean

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Definitions:

Acidic

Having the properties of an acid, which include a sour taste, the ability to turn litmus paper red, and the capability to donate a hydrogen ion (H+) in reactions.

pKa

A quantitative measure that indicates the strength of an acid in solution, specifically the acid's dissociation constant.

pKb

A measure of the basicity of a compound, defined as the negative logarithm of the base dissociation constant (Kb).

Acid/Base Reaction

A chemical reaction that occurs between an acid and a base, often resulting in the formation of a salt and water.