Calculate: A proportionality is not the same thing as an equation, however. To convert a proportionality into an equation it is necessary to multiply by a mathematical constant. For example, a ∝ b means that a = kb, where k is a constant. When referring to gases, this constant is referred to as R, the ideal gas constant. In the space below, rewrite the proportionality you created in question 2 so that the proportionality symbol (∝) is changed to “=” and the right side is multiplied by R.

a is the answer to this question

explanation:

a) the particles of the chair are strongly held together.

the formula mass of a molecule or a compound is the sum of the atomic weights of the atoms in its empirical formula

(that's what i know about formula mass)

substituting a hydrogen atom with a halogen in a hydrocarbon:

- the single bond remains single. a is wrong.

- the bond with hydrogen is as strong as with a halogen. c is wrong

- a hydrocarbon is saturated if there is no double bond. we do not know that so d is wrong.

- carbon will always have four valence electrons. e is wrong.

by elimination, the correct answer is b. the boiling point of the new compound increases.