Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes the Property of Hydrophobic

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes the property of hydrophobic substances such as vegetable oil?

• A) nonpolar substances that repel water molecules
• B) nonpolar substances that have an attraction for water molecules
• C) polar substances that repel water molecules
• D) polar substances that have an affinity for water

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Definitions:

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses, including taxes and interest, have been deducted from total revenue.

Contribution Margin

The amount of revenue from sales that exceeds variable costs, indicating how much contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that remain constant for a given period regardless of the level of production or sales activity, such as rent and management salaries.

Break-Even

The point at which total costs and total revenues are equal, resulting in neither profit nor loss.