Why is burning of candle is both physical and chemical change? Wax of the candle is made of carbon and hydrogen which reacts with oxygen on burning and changes into carbon dioxide gas and water which escapes into the air. This is a chemical change. As a result, candle melts and reduces in size. This […]
Does current always flow in a loop?
Does current always flow in a loop? Current doesn’t have to flow in a loop, if something is losing charge (like an hot electron plate in space) the charge leaves and never comes back because the electrons boil off. Current is defined by amperes law you could imagine drawing a surface around the plate and […]
Are there sharks in the Columbia River?
Are there sharks in the Columbia River? Some say it could be a Salmon Shark. The two look similar. “It’s not very often we see sharks in that area of the Columbia River, but it does not mean they are not there” ODFW spokesperson Rick Hargrave said. Hargrave says there are likely several contributing factors […]
Does blue light have a higher frequency than green?
Does blue light have a higher frequency than green? Blue light has a shorter wavelength and therefore a higher frequency. Blue light has a shorter wavelength and therefore a higher frequency as compared to green light. Some reptiles can see light of shorter wavelengths than humans can see. Which is the least refracted Colour in […]
What are agents of socialization examples?
What are agents of socialization examples? agents of socialization: Agents of socialization, or institutions that can impress social norms upon an individual, include the family, religion, peer groups, economic systems, legal systems, penal systems, language, and the media. What are the 4 major agents of socialization? In the United States, the primary agents of socialization […]
What happens to the molecules of water when it freezes?
What happens to the molecules of water when it freezes? Point out that when water freezes, the water molecules have slowed down enough that their attractions arrange them into fixed positions. Water molecules freeze in a hexagonal pattern and the molecules are further apart than they were in liquid water. Note: The molecules in ice […]
Can an elliptical galaxy evolve into a spiral can a spiral turn into an elliptical How?
Can an elliptical galaxy evolve into a spiral can a spiral turn into an elliptical How? We know this because spiral galaxies rotate quickly (on an astronomical scale), while elliptical galaxies do not. There is no way that an elliptical galaxy could spontaneously begin rotating, so there is no way an elliptical galaxy could turn […]
What element is similar to nickel?
What element is similar to nickel? Metal Can nickel exist as a gas? Elements can be classified based on their physical states (States of Matter) e.g. gas, solid or liquid. This element is a solid. Nickel is classified as a “Transition Metal” which are located in Groups 3 – 12 of the Periodic Table. What […]
What is the word pandemic mean?
What is the word pandemic mean? : an outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area (as multiple countries or continents) and typically affects a significant proportion of the population : a pandemic outbreak of a disease. More from Merriam-Webster on pandemic. How long did the 1918 flu pandemic last? The influenza […]
Who invented the zodiac?
Who invented the zodiac? Babylonians Are there 12 or 13 zodiac signs? Earth actually travels through 13 signs, including Capricorn, Aries, and, yes, Ophiuchus, but some 3,000 years ago the Babylonians—not NASA—decided 12 was neater than 13, so excluded the 13th zodiac sign and divided the zodiac into 12 parts based on the 12 months […]