Questions from General Chemistry


Q: Write the chemical equation for the overall cell reaction that occurs in

Write the chemical equation for the overall cell reaction that occurs in a lead storage automobile battery. What species is oxidized in such a battery? What species is reduced? Why can such a battery...

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Q: What are some advantages of using lithium ion batteries in electrical devices

What are some advantages of using lithium ion batteries in electrical devices? What is a disadvantage?

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Q: is the process of returning metals to their natural state—

is the process of returning metals to their natural state—the ores from which they were originally obtained. This process involves of the...

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Q: In a breeder nuclear reactor, nonfissionable is converted to fissionable .

In a breeder nuclear reactor, nonfissionable is converted to fissionable .

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Q: Pure iron ordinarily rusts quickly, but steel does not corrode nearly

Pure iron ordinarily rusts quickly, but steel does not corrode nearly as fast. How does steel resist corrosion?

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Q: The “Chemistry in Focus” segment Stainless Steel: It’s the

The “Chemistry in Focus” segment Stainless Steel: It’s the Pits discusses the fact that stainless steel can corrode if there is a deficit of chromium. How does chromium protect stainless steel?

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Q: What is meant by a nuclear bombardment process? Give an example

What is meant by a nuclear bombardment process? Give an example of such a process, and describe what the net result of the process is.

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Q: How does an electrolysis cell differ from a galvanic cell?

How does an electrolysis cell differ from a galvanic cell?

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Q: Although aluminum is one of the most abundant metals on earth,

Although aluminum is one of the most abundant metals on earth, its price until the 1890s made it a “precious metal” like gold and platinum. Why?

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Q: Explain the difference between somatic damage from radiation and genetic damage.

Explain the difference between somatic damage from radiation and genetic damage. Which type causes immediate damage to the exposed individual?

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