Which One of the Following Statements About Standard States Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about standard states is incorrect?

• A)The standard state of a solid compound is the pure solid.
• B)The standard state of a liquid compound is the pure liquid.
• C)The standard state of a gaseous compound is the gas at a pressure of 1 atmosphere.
• D)The standard state of an aqueous solute is a saturated solution in water.
• E)The standard state of an element is the form in which it is stable at 1 atm and a specified temperature, usually 25°C.

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Definitions:

Price Elasticity

The measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in the price of that good.

Consumer Demand

The desire of purchasers, consumers, or buyers for a particular good or service supported by the ability and willingness to pay for it.

Midpoint Formula

A method used in economics to calculate the elasticity of demand or supply, measuring the relative response to changes in price or income, based on the average of initial and final values.

Quantity Effect

The change in the quantity demanded or supplied as a result of changes in price, holding all else constant.