How Many Carbon Atoms Are There in 15 Lbs of Sugar

question 24

Multiple Choice

How many carbon atoms are there in 15 lbs of sugar, C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁

• A) 4.1 x 10²⁸ C atoms
• B) 1.2 x 10²⁶ C atoms
• C) 1.4 x 10²⁶ C atoms
• D) 2.6 x 10²² C atoms
• E) 3.2 x 10²³ C atoms

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Definitions:

Confounds

Confounds refer to variables that the researcher failed to control or eliminate, which can cause a potential alternative explanation for the findings in a study.

Precise Matching

The act of exactly aligning or fitting two or more elements together based on specific characteristics or criteria.

Replication

The process of duplicating an experiment or research study to confirm its findings in another context or sample.

Fluke

An unlikely coincidence or an accidental success, often seen as luck rather than the result of skill or planning.