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What does the term 'volatile' mean?
What does the term 'volatile' mean?
- Having a high boiling point
- Stable and unchanging
- Easily evaporating at normal temperatures (correct)
- Resistant to change or modification
In what context is the term 'volatile' commonly used?
In what context is the term 'volatile' commonly used?
- Cooking and food preparation
- Geological processes
- Astronomical observations
- Finance and investment markets (correct)
Which of the following is a characteristic of volatile substances?
Which of the following is a characteristic of volatile substances?
- Resistance to evaporation
- High stability
- Low boiling point (correct)
- Slow reaction with other substances
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Understanding Volatile
- The term 'volatile' refers to a substance that evaporates quickly, often at room temperature or below.
Context of Volatile
- The term 'volatile' is commonly used in chemistry, specifically in the context of describing the properties of substances that can change state from liquid to gas quickly.
Characteristics of Volatile Substances
- A characteristic of volatile substances is that they have a low boiling point, which means they can change from a liquid to a gas at a relatively low temperature.
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