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Identify each statement as either a qualitative description or a quantitative description

publish date: 2022/08/02 04:29:00 GMT+10

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  1. Gold metal is yellow.
  2. A ream of paper has 500 sheets in it.
  3. The weather outside is snowy.
  4. The temperature outside is 24 degrees Fahrenheit.
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qualitative
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Correct Answer

(1) qualitative
(2) quantitative
(3) qualitative
(4) quantitative

Explanation

  1. Because we are describing a physical property of gold, this statement is qualitative.
  2. This statement mentions a specific amount, so it is quantitative.
  3. The word snowy is a description of how the day is; therefore, it is a qualitative statement.
  4. In this case, the weather is described with a specific quantity—the temperature. Therefore, it is quantitative.

Reference

Beginning Chemistry v. 1.0

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