1. If 90 grams of gold has a volume of 5 cm 3, calculate the density (include the units and show your work or you get no credit). 2. If the density of a diamond is 3.5 g/cm 3, what would be the mass of a diamond whose volume is 0.5 cm3 (include the units and show your work or you get no credit).

If you heat soup on a stove, what happens to the movement of the soup’s particles? a. the particles move slower. b. the particles move faster. c. there’s no change in the speed of particles. d. the particles stop moving.

Saade, morin, and thomas (2012) describe critical thinking as the mental processes of discernment, analysis, and evaluation applied to information in order to achieve a logical final understanding and/or judgment. describe your approach to breaking down information into component parts to better understand the characteristics of a statement, concept, or problem. how might outlining to develop understanding? how do you know when to reach beyond previous experience and seek out other sources of information to enhance your understanding of the work in front of you? (this response does not require research support.)

Which beliefs and principles in the declaration of independence and the u.s. constitution create a national identity? a.) belief in god, allegiance to popular sovereignty, and states’ rights. b.) free enterprise system, free trade system, and separation of powers. c.) individual freedom, political equality, and unalienable rights. d.) powerful executive branch, judicial review, and bicameral legislature.