Chapter 1, Problem 104QRT

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

If $\text{2}\text{mL}$ of water is added to a test tube that contains $\text{2}\text{mL}$ of bromobenzene, the liquid that will be on top has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Buoyancy:

It explains the floating nature of a substance in a fluid based on the densities of the substance and the fluid in which it is placed.

If a substance with low density is placed in a fluid of more density, then the substance floats in that fluid.

If a substance with high density is placed in a fluid of low density, then the substance sinks in that fluid.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

For the tube with water and bromobenzene mentioned in part (a), without disturbing the tube, if $\text{2}\text{mL}$ of ethanol is added, what happens to the tube has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

If the tube that contains water, bromobenzene and ethanol liquids is thoroughly mixed, what happens in the tube with mixture of liquids has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).