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 […]
How do we know the nucleus is positive?
How do we know the nucleus is positive? Rutherford deduced that the atomic nucleus was positively charged because the alpha particles that he fired at the metal foils were positively charged, and like charges repel. In Rutherford’s experiments most of the alpha particles passed straight through the foil without being deflected. Is a nucleus positive? […]
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 […]
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Is fuel line measured ID or OD?
Is fuel line measured ID or OD? Tubing is OD (outside diameter) and Pipe is ID (inside diameter). So the easiest way to tell the size of your fuel line, which is tubing, is to use a combination wrench. Whichever one slips over snuggly is the winner. What size is fuel line? Recommended Size, Based […]
What does the atomic mass tell you?
What does the atomic mass tell you? The atomic mass tells us the weight of protons and neutrons. How do you know how many electrons there are surrounding the nucleus of a particular atom? Why isn’t the atomic mass always a whole number? Atomic mass is never an integer number for several reasons: The atomic […]
Which best describes the difference between radiation and conduction?
Which best describes the difference between radiation and conduction? Convection is the transfer of energy by movement of a medium, whereas radiation is the transfer of energy by, well, thermal radiation. Conduction also requires a medium, but, again, it is a fundamentally different mechanism than either convection or radiation; in this case it is the […]
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. […]
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 […]