Devise a 6-step synthesis of a carboxylic acid from ethyne using the reagents provided.

Which of these properties, used alone, would be least useful in identifying most minerals? a. color b. luster c. streak d. density

Suppose you have designed a new thermometer called the x thermometer. on the x scale the boiling point of water is 129 ? x and the freezing point of water is 13 ? x. part a at what temperature are the readings on the fahrenheit and x thermometers the same?

Based on its chemical properties, identify the position of each chemical family on the periodic table.