At a temperature below the Boyle temperature, the second virial coefficient () is

You experimentally determine that the integrated rate law for the reaction H2 + I2 2HI has the form .  This experimental result proves that the mechanism involves a single step.

You have a reversible reaction, , that is first order in both the forward and backward directions.  Which of the following statements is TRUE at equilibrium?

If you treat them all as ideal gases, which of the following will have the largest heat capacity, ?

The steady state approximation is most applicable when the intermediate in a multi-step reaction is:

The rate determining step in a chemical reaction mechanism is the:

If you left out the safranin in a Gram stain, Gram-positive cells would be _____ and Gram-negative cells would be _____.

Choose one of the following questions to answer.  Make sure to write in complete sentences and be as thorough as possible. 1.  Describe a way that microbes can compete within a biofilm.  Describe a way in which they can cooperate.  Why would an infection involving a biofilm be difficult to treat? ​​2.  How are pickles made? What factors promote the growth of lactic acid bacteria? What inhibits the growth of spoilage bacteria?  Where do the “good” lactic acid bacteria come from?

Choose one of the following questions to answer.  Make sure to write in complete sentences and be as thorough as possible. 1.  Discuss the different types of RNA and the significance of each. (What is the function of each one?) 2.  What is the difference between an acute, chronic and latent viral infection?  (Describe each one.)

Most people infected with this virus will develop a chronic infection that can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer.