Answer to Question #236372 in General Chemistry for JENN

Question

A student obtains three liquids (A, B and C) in three separate test tubes. The densities for liquids A, B and C are found to be 2.3 g/mL, 0.95 g/mL and 0.67 g/mL respectively. Liquid A is poured into liquid B and two layers appear. Liquid A is poured into liquid C and two layers appear. Which statement is true?

Question options:

Liquid A appears on the top in both cases.

Liquids A and B are immiscible.

The specific gravity of A is less than the specific gravity of C.

The specific gravity of C is greater than the specific gravity of B.

Answer 1

The specific gravity of A is less than the specific gravity of C.