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ISBN:9781305957404

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...

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A person on vacation in another country paid a large price for a necklace pendant that was supposed to be pure gold. The density of gold is 19.3 g/mL. The necklace had a mass of 218.5 g. A large cylinder was filled with 35.0 mL of water. The necklace was placed in the cylinder, and the water rose to 48.4 mL. Which statement would be TRUE?

The pendant is pure gold
The pendant might have gold in it but it is not pure gold
The pendant is probably made of plastic
No conclusions can be drawn from the information provided

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According to Archimedes principle, a body immersed in a fluid experiences a buoyant force in upward direction which is equal to the weight of the displaced fluid.

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