The independent variable is the one we are changing in the experiment. As we change it, the dependent variable might also change.
C. the density of the rock because we are changing the density of the rock and seeing how all other variables change with regards to the density.
Scientists should control most possible variables in experiments to get the most valid and correct data. If many variables are included in experiments it is more difficult to interpret what is causing a different outcome.
<u>Answer: </u>The correct answer is Silver.
<u>Explanation:</u>
Specific heat of fusion is defined as the amount of heat which is required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance to 1°C. It is generally expressed in kJ/mol
We are required to find the substance which require more heat. For that we need to know the specific heat of all the substances.
The substance which have the highest specific heat, will require more heat.
The specific heat of the given substances are:
Silver = 11.3 kJ/mol
Sulfur = 1.7175 kJ/mol
Water = 5.98 kJ/mol
Lead = 4.799 kJ/mol
The specific heat of silver is the highest and hence, will require more heat.
Hence, the correct answer is silver.
