Which Substance Is Most Likely to Be Miscible with Water

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which substance is most likely to be miscible with water?

• A)CF₄
• B)Br₂
• C)CS₂
• D)CHCl₃
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Petiole

The stalk attaching the leaf blade to the stem in plants, providing support and transporting nutrients and water between them.

Proton Pumps

Membrane-bound enzymes that actively transport protons (H+) across a membrane, generating an electrochemical gradient used for energy.

Chloride Ions

Negatively charged chlorine atoms that are important for maintaining fluid balance, transmitting nerve impulses, and regulating acid levels in the body.

Osmosis

The movement of water molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration, aiming to equalize solute concentrations on both sides.