The Problem Created by "Scarcity

question 83

Multiple Choice

The problem created by "scarcity":

• A) could be solved if more people worked overtime.
• B) is not a concern for the top income earners.
• C) is an individual concern but not a concern on the macro level.
• D) applies to everyone because in general resources are limited.

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Definitions:

Reactants

Initial compounds in a chemical reaction that are depleted as they contribute to the formation of the products.

Exothermic Reactions

Chemical reactions that release energy by light or heat.

Catalyzed

The process of accelerating a chemical reaction by the presence of a catalyst, without the catalyst being consumed in the reaction.

Heterogeneous Catalysts

Catalysts that are in a different phase than the reactants, often used to increase the rate of chemical reactions without being consumed in the process.