QuestionWhich element could Harry Potter grind up with a plastic spoon? (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
Assumptions1. The element must be in a solid state in its natural form to be ground up into a mixture.
. The element must not react with a plastic spoon.
3. The elements to consider are (Chromium), (ulfur), (Zinc), (Helium), and (Silicon).
STEP 2
First, we need to identify the state of each element in its natural form.1. (Chromium) is a solid.
2. (ulfur) is a solid.
. (Zinc) is a solid.
4. (Helium) is a gas.
5. (Silicon) is a solid.
STEP 3
Now, we eliminate the element that is not in a solid state in its natural form, as it cannot be ground up into a mixture.This eliminates (Helium).
STEP 4
Next, we need to consider the reactivity of the remaining elements with a plastic spoon. Plastic is primarily composed of carbon-based compounds, and is generally resistant to many elements and compounds.1. (Chromium) does not react with plastic.
2. (ulfur) does not react with plastic.
3. (Zinc) does not react with plastic.
4. (Silicon) does not react with plastic.
STEP 5
Since all the remaining elements are in a solid state and do not react with plastic, any of them could have been used by Harry Potter to prepare the mixture.
The possible elements that Harry Potter could have used are (Chromium), (ulfur), (Zinc), and (Silicon).
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