Which of the Following Substances Contains the Greatest Mass of Carbon

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following substances contains the greatest mass of carbon?

• A) 100 g CH₄
• B) 100 g C₂H₄
• C) 100 g CCl₄
• D) 100 g CH₂Cl₂
• E) 100 g CO₂

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Definitions:

Aerosol Cans

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N-hexane

A straight-chain alkane with the formula C6H14, used as a non-polar solvent in the extraction of edible oils from seeds and vegetables.

Densities

The mass of a substance per unit volume, indicating how compact the substance is.

Boiling Point

The temperature at which a liquid's vapor pressure equals the external pressure surrounding the liquid, causing it to turn into vapor.