Questions from General Chemistry

Q: For each of the following, make the indicated conversion.

For each of the following, make the indicated conversion. a. 4,861,903 to standard scientific notation b. 3.8136 * 102 to ordinary decimal notation c. 5.1 * 10-3 to ordinary decimal notation d. 0....

Q: DNA nucleotides contain the pentose , whereas RNA nucleotides contain the pentose

DNA nucleotides contain the pentose , whereas RNA nucleotides contain the pentose .

Q: Name the five nitrogen bases found in DNA and RNA. Which

Name the five nitrogen bases found in DNA and RNA. Which base is found commonly in RNA but not in DNA? Which base is found commonly in DNA but not in RNA?

Q: Write formulas for each of the following compounds. a.

Write formulas for each of the following compounds. a. mercuric chloride b. iron(III) oxide c. sulfurous acid d. calcium hydride e. potassium nitrate f. aluminum fluoride g. dinitrogen monoxide...

Q: A traditional analysis for samples containing calcium ion was to precipitate the

A traditional analysis for samples containing calcium ion was to precipitate the calcium ion with sodium oxalate (Na2C2O4) solution and then to collect and weigh either the calcium oxalate itself or t...

Q: What is a gene?

What is a gene?

Q: Lipids are a group of substances defined in terms of their characteristics

Lipids are a group of substances defined in terms of their characteristics.

Q: What are the four classes of lipids? Give an example of

What are the four classes of lipids? Give an example of a member of each class.

Q: Sketch the general structure of a triglyceride. What are the components

Sketch the general structure of a triglyceride. What are the components that go into making up a typical triglyceride?

Q: Which of the following statements is correct and provides the best explanation

Which of the following statements is correct and provides the best explanation when removing the first two electrons from calcium? a. Energy is released when either electron comes off because calcium...