Which of the Following Observations Demonstrates That a Solid Sample

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations demonstrates that a solid sample is a compound?

• A)It cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical methods.
• B)It cannot be broken down into simpler substances by physical methods.
• C)Heating the substance causes it to melt,then to boil.
• D)Heating the substance causes no visible color change.
• E)Crushing the sample does not affect its other properties.

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Definitions:

Price

The capital needed to purchase a particular good or service.

Long-run Equilibrium

A state in which market supply and demand balance over time, leading to stable prices and full utilization of resources.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the quantity of output produced.

Perfectly Competitive

A market structure characterized by many buyers and sellers, all of whom are selling identical products, with no single buyer or seller able to influence the market price.