Which of the Following Products Is Most Likely to Be

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which of the following products is most likely to be in the decline stage of its product life cycle?

• A)cookie mixes
• B)wireless mobile phones
• C)funeral caskets
• D)pre-recorded audiocassette tapes

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Definitions:

Transition Metals

Elements found in the central block of the periodic table (groups 3-12), characterized by their ability to form positive ions with incomplete d-shells.

Alkali Metals

A group of chemical elements in the periodic table with similar properties: shiny, soft, highly reactive at standard temperature and pressure.

NaOH

Sodium hydroxide, a highly caustic metallic base and alkali that is available in pellets, flakes, and dissolved solutions, used in the manufacturing of many products, including soap and paper.

Strong Base

A substance that can completely dissociate in water to produce hydroxide ions and a corresponding cation.