What Does the Term "Equivalent Weight" Mean

question 7

Multiple Choice

What does the term "equivalent weight" mean?

• A) The amount of a solute that is equivalent in mass to 1 mole of the intended solvent
• B) The amount of a substance that contains, theoretically combines with, or theoretically replaces 1 mole of hydrogen atoms
• C) The molality of a solute that contains the same number of atoms as 100 grams of solvent
• D) The molarity of a solute that is necessary to completely saturate 100 mL of solvent

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Definitions:

Physical Stimulus

A tangible or material factor that can prompt a physical reaction in an organism.

Just-Noticeable Difference

The smallest change in stimulus intensity that can be detected, underlining the threshold at which a change is perceptible.

Detectably Different

The threshold at which a change in a variable or condition is perceptible or measurable from its previous state.

Fechner's Law

A principle describing the logarithmic relationship between stimulus magnitude and the resultant sensory experience's intensity.