The tick Ixodes scapularis is the primary transmitter of Lym…
The tick Ixodes scapularis is the primary transmitter of Lyme disease in the northeastern United States. These ticks cause numerous infections each year because they feed on multiple hosts throughout their life cycle (and can become infected from the host). In addition, the ticks can acquire the bacteria via vertical transmission.
Read DetailsA sample of sodium hydroxide, NaOH(s), dissolves in water, r…
A sample of sodium hydroxide, NaOH(s), dissolves in water, releasing heat to the surrounding water, and causing the temperature of the water to rise by 20 °C. If the heat change for the reaction is –300 J, what is the heat change for the surrounding water?
Read DetailsConsider the following equilibrium reaction: N2(g) + O2(g) ⇌…
Consider the following equilibrium reaction: N2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2 NO(g) ΔHrxn = +32.3 kJ In which direction will the following changes cause the equilibrium to shift, respectively? add N2 add NO raise the temperature [Note: Right is (R) or Left is (L)]
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