Writing a comparative sentence with two comparative parameters [closed]
Consider two aqueous solutions:
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Solution 1
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Solution 2
Then note that:
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The temperature of the solution 1 is higher than that of the solution 2.
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The pressure of the solution 1 is lower than that of the solution 2.
Can I write the above two sentences in a sentence like the following:
"The temperature and pressure of the solution 1 are higher and lower than those of the solution 2"
How can I write the above sentences to sound more professional? Do you have any suggestions?
I support the answer provided by @LBH. However, you should drop "the" in all instances of "the solution 1" and "the solution 2". This would give you:
The temperature and pressure of solution 1 are higher and lower, respectively, than those of solution 2.
I would also consider capitalizing all instances of "solution". This would give you:
The temperature and pressure of Solution 1 are higher and lower, respectively, than those of Solution 2.
Either of these possibilities would be perfectly acceptable in any scientific publication.
You could also consider this shorter alternative:
Solution 1 is at a higher temperature but lower pressure than Solution 2.
You could also use "and" instead of "but", but I would probably use "but" to emphasize the reversal of the inequality from higher (for temperature) to lower (for pressure).
Yes, you can but usually you add a usual word, always the same, and this word is "respectively".
- The temperature and pressure of the solution 1 are higher and lower(,) respectively(,) than those of the solution 2.
or
- The temperature and pressure of the solution 1 are respectively higher and lower than those of the solution 2"