Questions from General Chemistry

Q: Using the general formula for a triglyceride, write an equation showing

Using the general formula for a triglyceride, write an equation showing the process of saponification. What is a soap?

Q: Describe the mechanism by which a soap is able to remove greasy

Describe the mechanism by which a soap is able to remove greasy dirt from clothing.

Q: Consider the 20 most common amino acids shown in Fig. 21

Consider the 20 most common amino acids shown in Fig. 21.2. Although you may not be asked to memorize all these structures, it will help your study if you are familiar with them. Choose any five of th...

Q: What is a micelle? How do the micelles formed by soap

What is a micelle? How do the micelles formed by soap molecules suspend greasy dirt in a solution?

Q: Your text indicates that the Group 1, Group 2, Group

Your text indicates that the Group 1, Group 2, Group 7, and Group 8 elements all have “family” names (alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, halogens, and noble gases, respectively). Without looking at...

Q: Using the periodic table shown in Fig. 4.9,

Using the periodic table shown in Fig. 4.9, for each of the following symbols, write the name of the element and its atomic number. a. Mg b. Ga c. Sn d. Sb e. Sr f. Si g. Cs h. Ca i. Cr j....

Q: Give the names of several steroid sex hormones, and indicate their

Give the names of several steroid sex hormones, and indicate their functions in the body.

Q: How many electrons, protons, and neutrons are found in isolated

How many electrons, protons, and neutrons are found in isolated atoms having the following atomic symbols? a. 8 17

Q: What simple ion does each of the following elements most commonly form

What simple ion does each of the following elements most commonly form? a. Sr b. I c. Ag d. Al e. Se f. O g. Rb h. N i. K j. Mg k. S l. P m. Cl

Q: For each of the following simple ions, indicate the number of

For each of the following simple ions, indicate the number of protons and electrons the ion contains. a. Mg2+ b. Fe2+ c. Fe3+ d. F- e. Ni2+ f. Zn2+ g. Co3+ h. N3- i. S2- j. Rb+ k. Se2- l....