Why some elements are reactive? The number of electrons in the outermost shell of an atom determines its reactivity. Halogens are highly reactive because they readily gain an electron to fill their outermost shell. Alkali metals are highly reactive because they readily lose the single electron in their outermost shell. Is S or O more […]
What are 2 types of speed?
What are 2 types of speed? There are two types of speed: result-speed and task-speed. What are 3 types of speed? In general, there are three types of speed limits: absolute, presumed and basic. What are 4 types of speed limits? In California, there are four major Speed Laws: Basic, Prima Facie, Maximum, and Minimum. […]
Which statement best describes what occurs during a chemical reaction?
Which statement best describes what occurs during a chemical reaction? During a chemical reaction both the identity and the properties of a substance change. Chemical reaction between two substances occurs to form a new substance which is completely different. Therefore, it has different appearance and physical state as well as the chemical properties. Which statement […]
Is kicking a ball an example of third law of motion?
Can you die from doing too much homework?
Can you die from doing too much homework? You may have received harried text messages over the past few days which say something like, “Studying any more today will literally kill me.” We would usually take issue with the seemingly poor use of the word “literally” here, but precedent shows that it actually is possible […]
What are the odds of getting West Nile?
What are the odds of getting West Nile? The odds of getting the most severe forms of West Nile disease are about one in 150. What are the long term side effects of West Nile virus? The most common long-term effects are depression, tremors, fatigue, memory problems, extremity weakness, word-finding difficulty and headaches. Since WNV […]
Why is reflection important in writing?
Why is reflection important in writing? Reflective writing gives you the chance think about what you are doing more deeply and to learn from your experience. Writing your thoughts down makes it easier for you to think about them and make connections between what you are thinking, what you are being taught and what you […]
What is called inertia?
Is there a measure of sharpness?
Is there a measure of sharpness? There is no unit of sharpness but instruments are available to measure it. Those instruments provide accurate results with high precision. What is the sharpest knife in the world? Obsidian knife blades: overkill for slicing your sandwich. The thinnest blades are three nanometres wide at the edge – 10 […]
Why is a scale important on a graph?
Why is a scale important on a graph? The distance between two numbers indicates a unit and this unit remains uniform throughout a scale. Thus, a scale plays a crucial part in plotting graphs. Without scales, we won’t be able to infer anything relevant from the graph. A scale on a graph can have any […]