Which One of the Following Substances Will Float in Gasoline

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following substances will float in gasoline, which has a density of 0.66 g/mL?

• A)table salt (density = 2.16 g/mL)
• B)sugar (density = 1.59 g/mL)
• C)balsa wood (density = 0.16 g/mL)
• D)mercury (density = 13.6 g/mL)
• E)aluminum (density = 2.70 g/mL)

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Definitions:

Monopoly Power

The exclusive control or possession of the supply or trade in a commodity or service, often eliminating competition.

Elastic

Describes a market condition where the quantity demanded or supplied of a good or service is sensitive to changes in its price.

Inelastic

Describes a situation in economics where the demand or supply for a good or service is not significantly altered when the price changes.

Inelastic Demand

A situation where the demand for a product does not change significantly when its price changes.