Answer:
CLEANER
Explanation:
Independent variable is the variable in an experiment that is changed or manipulated by the experimenter in order to bring about a measurable response.
In this question, Marie notices that the current cleaner she is using on her shower is not cutting through the hard water build-up that has accumulated. She decides to purchase 3 other cleaners to see if one of them will do a better job of cutting through the stains. The CLEANERS being changed in this experiment is the INDEPENDENT VARIABLE.
Answer : 17.12 g
Explanation:
= elevation in boiling point
= boiling point elevation constant
m= molality

given 
Molar mass of solute = 46.0 
Weight of the solvent = 150.0 g = 0.15 kg
Putting in the values


x = 17.12 g
If you move a substance from one container to another and its volume changes substances is gas.