By the Early Sixteenth Century, the Center Wealth and Commerce

question 12

Multiple Choice

By the early sixteenth century, the center wealth and commerce of Europe had shifted

• A) from the Baltic to the Mediterranean.
• B) from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic.
• C) from Italy to North Africa.
• D) The center of wealth and commerce did not change until the 17th century.

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Definitions:

Chemiluminescence

The emission of light (luminescence) as the result of a chemical reaction without the need for external light sources.

Homogeneous Catalyst

A catalyst that exists in the same phase (solid, liquid, or gas) as the reactants in a chemical reaction, promoting the reaction without being consumed.

Zero-order Reaction

A chemical reaction where the speed at which it occurs is unaffected by the amount of reactant(s) present.

Reactant Concentration

The amount of reactants present in a given volume of solution at the start of a chemical reaction, influencing the reaction rate.