Multiple Choice
Which of the following would best be described as abiotic?
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Classification of Matter
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Which of the following is an example of an emergent property in the classification of matter?
A
The color of pure gold
B
The atomic number of carbon
C
The boiling point of water
D
The mass of a single hydrogen atom
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Understand the concept of emergent properties: Emergent properties are characteristics that arise from the interaction and arrangement of simpler components, which are not present in the individual components themselves.
Identify the properties given in the options: The color of pure gold, the atomic number of carbon, the boiling point of water, and the mass of a single hydrogen atom.
Analyze each option: The color of pure gold is an intrinsic property of gold atoms. The atomic number of carbon is a fundamental property of carbon atoms. The mass of a single hydrogen atom is a basic property of hydrogen.
Consider the boiling point of water: The boiling point is a property that emerges from the interactions between water molecules (hydrogen bonding) and is not a property of individual water molecules.
Conclude that the boiling point of water is an emergent property because it results from the collective behavior of water molecules, unlike the other options which are intrinsic properties of individual atoms or molecules.
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