A Chemist Is Given an Unknown Sample

question 24

Multiple Choice

A chemist is given an unknown sample.Which of her observations is not a physical property?

• A)The sample is a colorless liquid.
• B)The sample has an odor similar to gasoline.
• C)The sample is flammable.
• D)The sample size is 55 mL.
• E)The density of the liquid is 0.789 g/mL.

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Definitions:

Situational Constraints

External factors or circumstances that limit actions, behaviors, or opportunities within a given environment.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or ideas simultaneously.

Attitudes

A learned tendency to evaluate things in a certain way, which can include evaluations of people, issues, objects, or events.

Situational Influences

External factors or circumstances that can affect an individual's behavior, decisions, and emotions in a given context.