Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition) (Standalone Book)
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Author: Nivaldo J. Tro
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Chapter 1, Problem 26E
How curious are you? How good are your quantitative skills? How hard are you willing to work to succeed in chemistry? Answer these questions individually on a scale of 1 (= not at all) To 5 (= very), then share your answers with your group. Report the group average for each question.
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