Which Statement Describes a Physical Property of Oxygen

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes a physical property of oxygen?

• A) Oxygen supports burning of gasoline.
• B) Oxygen has a density of 0.0014 g/mL.
• C) Oxygen is required for human metabolism of food.
• D) Oxygen combines with iron causing the formation of rust.

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Definitions:

Spike

A sharp increase or sudden upward movement, as in the context of graphs, prices, or signals.

Strong and Broad

Typically refers to the characteristic appearance of certain signals in spectroscopy, indicating a large distribution of energy levels or interactions.

IR Absorption

The process where a molecule absorbs infrared radiation, leading to vibrational transitions, used in spectroscopy to identify chemical compounds.

Intense IR Absorption

Refers to the strong absorption of infrared light by a molecule, typically due to specific bond vibrations, useful in identifying functional groups.