Which of the Following Will Dissolve Significantly in Water

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will dissolve significantly in water?

• A) methane
• B) octane
• C) pentane
• D) none of them

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Definitions:

Scatter Diagram

A graphical representation of two variables that shows how much one variable is affected by another by displaying data points on a horizontal and vertical axis.

Linearly Related

Describes the direct proportional relationship between two variables, where a change in one variable is associated with a consistent change in another.

Least Squares Line

A line of best fit through a scatter plot of data points that minimizes the sum of the squares of the vertical distances of the points from the line.

Least Squares Line

A straight line that minimizes the sum of the squares of the vertical distances of the points from the line.