A Cross Section of a Mad-Dawg Gumball Shows an Outer

question 70

Multiple Choice

A cross section of a Mad-Dawg gumball shows an outer layer of citric acid and malonic acid, beneath that a layer of food coloring, sugar, and flavoring, beneath that a layer of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃) , and finally in the middle-gum! A 12-year-old puts one in his mouth and immediately puckers, smiles, and then foams at the mouth before chewing. Where did the foam come from?

• A) Twelve-year-olds naturally foam at the mouth.
• B) The sodium bicarbonate explodes when exposed to moisture.
• C) The acids react with the sodium bicarbonate, making unstable carbonic acid.
• D) The foam must have been packed in the gum somewhere.
• E) The acids react with the sugar making carbon volcano.

Distinguish between positive and negative explanatory styles and their impact on psychological states.

Identify the variations in learned helplessness types.

Grasp the significance of attribution styles in personal and situational contexts.

Identify different types and triggers of conflict.

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Definitions:

[H+]

The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution, often used to express the acidity of a solution.

HAc

The chemical formula notation for acetic acid, a colorless liquid organic compound known for its sour taste and pungent smell, represented by CH3COOH.

K

K is the chemical symbol for Potassium, a soft, silvery-white metallic element in the alkali metal group with atomic number 19.

[H+]

The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution, indicating its acidity or basicity.