Will Sears survive 2020? Sears said in November that it planned to close 96 stores in February, including 51 Sears stores and 45 Kmart stores. Sears parent company Transform Holdco will operate just 182 stores after the closings. How many Sears stores are still open 2020? It once operated more than 3,500 locations across the […]
Is air lighter than water?
Is air lighter than water? 5 Answers. Air is lighter because there are fewer molecules per unit volume compared with a unit volume of liquid water. A mole of water is 18 grams, so a liter of water contains about 55 moles (1000 grams). A mole of air at standard temperature and pressure, however, occupies […]
Which organ is responsible for oxidizing 90% of consumed alcohol?
Which organ is responsible for oxidizing 90% of consumed alcohol? Alcoholic liver disease—As the chief organ responsible for the breakdown of alcohol, the liver is particularly vulnerable to alcohol metabolism’s effects. More than 90 percent of people who drink heavily develop fatty liver, a type of liver disease. Which alcohol is easiest on your liver? […]
Why do plasma balls make you smell?
Why do plasma balls make you smell? If a hand is placed close to the globe it produces a faint smell of ozone, as the gas is produced by high voltage interaction with atmospheric oxygen. Some globes have a control knob that varies the amount of power going to the center electrode. What happens if […]
How do you mess up a GPS signal?
How do you mess up a GPS signal? How a GPS jammer works: The user plugs the jammer into the automotive auxiliary power outlet. The unit is placed close to the installed GPS tracker. When active, the GPS jammer generates an interference signal over a 5 to 10 meter radius to disrupt reception of the […]
Is a northern harrier a hawk?
Is a northern harrier a hawk? The Northern Harrier is distinctive from a long distance away: a slim, long-tailed hawk gliding low over a marsh or grassland, holding its wings in a V-shape and sporting a white patch at the base of its tail. Where do harrier hawks nest? swamps How long do harrier hawks […]
What are the general types of intermolecular forces?
What are the general types of intermolecular forces? The three major types of intermolecular interactions are dipole–dipole interactions, London dispersion forces (these two are often referred to collectively as van der Waals forces), and hydrogen bonds. What are the properties of matter influenced by intermolecular forces? As the intermolecular attraction increases, • The vapor pressure […]
When exercising in hot weather what should you be paying attention to?
When exercising in hot weather what should you be paying attention to? When you exercise in hot weather, keep these precautions in mind: Watch the temperature. Pay attention to weather forecasts and heat alerts. Get acclimated. Know your fitness level. Drink plenty of fluids. Dress appropriately. Avoid midday sun. Wear sunscreen. Have a backup plan. […]
How is aspartate Transcarbamoylase regulated?
How is aspartate Transcarbamoylase regulated? Regulation of De Novo Pyrimidine Biosynthesis In prokaryotic cells aspartate transcarbamoylase, an allosteric protein, is inhibited by the end product CTP and activated by ATP. Why is it important to regulate ATCase? The cell must precisely regulate the amount of CTP in the cell because making it can be energetically […]
How do you calculate the pressure of hydrogen gas collected over water?
How do you calculate the pressure of hydrogen gas collected over water? To obtain the gas pressure, subtract the vapor pressure of water from the total pressure. EXAMPLE: A 325 mL sample of gas is collected over water at 26oC and 742 mm Hg pressure. Calculate the volume of the dry gas at STP. The […]