With the Exception of Ice Floating in Water,what Is the Only

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Multiple Choice

With the exception of ice floating in water,what is the only other substance that is less dense as a solid and floats in its liquid?

• A)acetone
• B)ammonia
• C)chloroform
• D)ethanol
• E)ether

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Definitions:

Lactated Ringer's

An isotonic solution commonly used for fluid and electrolyte replenishment in medical patients.

Intravascular Fluid

Fluid within the blood vessels, including blood plasma and other components, important for maintaining blood pressure and volume.

KCl

Potassium chloride, a metal halide salt used in medicine, food processing, and scientific applications, often for treating potassium deficiencies.

Metabolic Acidosis

A condition characterized by an excess of acid in the body due to either increased acid production or decreased acid excretion.