A Beaker Is Filled to the 500 Ml Mark with Alcohol

question 18

Multiple Choice

A beaker is filled to the 500 ml mark with alcohol. What increase in volume (in ml) does the beaker contain when the temperature changes from 5° C to 30° C? (Neglect the expansion of the beaker, evaporation of alcohol and absorption of water vapor by alcohol.) β_alcohol = 1.12 × 10−⁴/°C

• A) 0.47
• B) 0.93
• C) 1.4
• D) 1.7
• E) 2.5

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Definitions:

Sclerenchyma

A type of plant tissue composed of thick-walled, dead cells that provide structural support.

Meristems

Regions of plant growth where undifferentiated cells continue to divide and contribute to the formation of new organs.

Trichomes

Hairlike outgrowths on the epidermis of plants that serve various functions, including defense against pests and protection from excessive transpiration.

Parenchyma

A type of plant tissue consisting of living cells that are often large and have various functions such as photosynthesis, storage, and secretion.