If the Goal Is to Reduce Cigarette Consumption Per Smoker

question 126

Multiple Choice

If the goal is to reduce cigarette consumption per smoker through taxation, a federal tax is ______ effective than a state tax.

• A) more
• B) equally
• C) less
• D) more or less (depending upon the state)

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Definitions:

Oxidation Number

A value that represents the total number of electrons that an atom either gains or loses in order to form a chemical bond with another atom.

Cl

Symbol for Chlorine, a reactive, yellow-green gas at room temperature, belonging to the halogen group in the periodic table, with applications in water purification, disinfectants, and bleach.

Elemental Metals

A group of elements that share properties such as high electrical conductivity, malleability, and a shiny appearance.

Redox Reaction

A type of chemical reaction that involves a transfer of electrons between two species.