Which of the Following Statements About Smoking Is FALSE

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about smoking is FALSE?

• A)Smoking increases the risk of heart disease and lung cancer.
• B)Many teens start smoking to promote weight loss.
• C)Smokers have an increased requirement for vitamin C.
• D)It has been shown that smokers do not gain weight in the first year after quitting.

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Definitions:

Acidic

Having the properties of an acid, which include a sour taste, the ability to turn litmus paper red, and the capability to donate a hydrogen ion (H+) in reactions.

pKa

A quantitative measure that indicates the strength of an acid in solution, specifically the acid's dissociation constant.

pKb

A measure of the basicity of a compound, defined as the negative logarithm of the base dissociation constant (Kb).

Acid/Base Reaction

A chemical reaction that occurs between an acid and a base, often resulting in the formation of a salt and water.