What are the four properties of an ionic compound? Properties Shared by Ionic Compounds They form crystals. They have high melting points and high boiling points. They have higher enthalpies of fusion and vaporization than molecular compounds. They’re hard and brittle. They conduct electricity when they are dissolved in water. They’re good insulators. Which of […]
Does spring constant depend on gravity?
Does spring constant depend on gravity? Gravity has nothing to do with the spring constant. It can only effect the net force on the spring depending on the orientation of the spring. If the spring is oriented horizontally, gravity has no effect. Does spring constant change with compression? The proportional constant k is called the […]
Can fossils be found anywhere?
Can fossils be found anywhere? For example, many fossils form when plant and animal remains are buried by mud, sand, or soil. This helps to preserve the remains long enough for them to form fossils. Still, fossils can be found just about anywhere. From the tops of mountains to the depths of the seas, fossils […]
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What is the difference between loudness and frequency?
What is the difference between loudness and frequency? Frequency (the number of vibrations or sound waves per second) is measured in Hertz (Hz). A sound that is 4,000 Hz (like the sound the letter “F” makes) has 4,000 waves per second. Intensity (loudness) is the amount of energy of a vibration, and is measured in […]
Can you differentiate tangential velocity and tangential acceleration?
Can you differentiate tangential velocity and tangential acceleration? If the tangential velocity is not changing directions, then the object is not moving in a circle. Tangential acceleration results from the change in magnitude of the tangential velocity of an object. An object can move in a circle and not have any tangential acceleration. How do […]
What does hypothesis mean in simple terms?
What does hypothesis mean in simple terms? A hypothesis is a suggested solution for an unexplained occurrence that does not fit into current accepted scientific theory. The basic idea of a hypothesis is that there is no pre-determined outcome. What is the best definition for the word prediction? A prediction is what someone thinks will […]
What is the highest sea level in history?
What is the highest sea level in history? The current sea level is about 130 metres higher than the historical minimum. Historically low levels were reached during the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM), about 20,000 years ago. The last time the sea level was higher than today was during the Eemian, about 130,000 years ago. Will […]
When carbon reacts with a small amount of oxygen?
When carbon reacts with a small amount of oxygen? When carbon is oxidized in a small amount of oxygen, the principle product formed is carbon monoxide (CO), when the oxidation occurs in a higher concentration of oxygen, the principle product formed is carbon dioxide (CO2). What happens when carbon reacts with excess of oxygen? Carbon […]
How much time is a parsec?
How much time is a parsec? It is defined as 360×60×60/2π astronomical units (AU), which is equivalent to about 19.17 trillion miles, or about 3.262 light-years. The Star Wars parsec appears to be equivalent to the real-world measurement: The Essential Atlas says a parsec is 3.26 light-years. How many parsecs are in the universe? The […]