A Substance Has a High Density

question 39

Multiple Choice

A substance has a high density. Choose the appropriate classification from the response list below:

• A) could be an element or a compound
• B) could be an element but not a compound
• C) could be a compound but not an element
• D) could not be an element nor a compound

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Definitions:

Crude Oil Refining

The industrial process of transforming crude oil into useful petroleum products such as fuel, gasoline, and diesel.

Light Gases

Gases with low molecular weights, such as hydrogen, helium, or methane, that are often used in applications requiring low density.

Lightest Fraction

In petrochemistry, refers to the fraction of a crude oil that contains the lightest, most volatile components, such as gases and small hydrocarbons.

Volatile Components

Substances that can easily vaporize at room temperature or under mild heating, often contributing to the aroma of foods or products.