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Which is heavier - an equal volume of water or gasoline?

At a temperature of 20 degrees C or 68 degrees Fahrenheit, a (U.S.) gallon of pure water weighs about 8.34 pounds, whereas a...


What makes stain removers work?

1. Soap is a surfactant: so are the sulfonates listed in the ingredients for many spot removers and carpet cleaners. 2. Soap...


When do you use rubbing alcohol?

 Uses for Rubbing Alcohol In the definition of Rubbing Alcohol in The American Heritage(TM) Dictionary of the English...


Can you use copper sulfate for algae in your pool?

I try to steer my customers away from algecides that use copper, since copper tends to have wrong effects in pool water, i.e....


What is total charge?

Short answer: Protons+ minus electrons- The atom is the fundamental building block of all stuff, or what scientists like to call...


How do you create a carbon atom cycle story?

CARBON CYCLE:- Carbon is found in various form on the earth. It occurs in the elemental form as diamond and graphite. In the...


Why do nails rust?

Nails are made of steel, and contain iron. Rust is the oxidation, or corrosion, which forms on iron when in contact with the...


What kind of math is involved in chemistry?

Quite a lot: differentiation, integration, eigenfunctions and eigenvalues, error analysis, use of simple mathematical equations,...


What is the importance and impact of chemistry on people society and technology?

See the Web Links and Related Questions for some useful information about the field of chemistry and its impact on modern daily...


Could life that is not carbon based exist somewhere in the universe?

Non-Carbon Based Life Life is only believed to be sustainable under a certain and complex set of conditions - basically the...


How do you solve Ideal Gas Law problems?

PV equals nRT The Ideal Gas Law is used to relate the pressure, volume, temperature and amount of an "ideal" gas. Although many...


How do you draw Lewis dot structures?

To draw a Lewis dot structure for a molecule or ion, follow these steps: Step 1: Count up the number of valence electrons for...


What affects the rate of a chemical reaction?

There is a near-infinite list of what might effect reaction rates. Major, usual factors are Temperature, Pressure, Solvent...


What is the atomic number and what does it tell you about the number of protons in an atom?

The number of protons in an atom is the atomic number The number of protons is equal to the atomic number of an atom. It is...


How many protons neutrons and electrons are there in a Hydrogen atom?

The number of protons in an element is always the same as the atomic number, which is just 1 in this case. In a neutral atom (no...


Why haven't chemists created a periodic table of compounds?

There are over 20 million known compounds. yeah, thats cause enough. There are over 100 billion possible compounds containing...


Who are some well-known non-American chemists and what are their contributions to the field of science?

Non-American Chemists The most infamous of all foreign chemists is Bruno Tesch, sole owner of the firm of Tesch und Stabenow....


What is ether?

Chemical Application Ether is an organic functional group consisting of a disubstituted oxygen, or an oxygen atom bonded to 2...


How do you calculate the molality of a solution?

To solve boiling point elevation problems, you need to understand the next things: -- the identity of the solute (the thing you...


What is the percent error formula?

Percent Error Formula Percent Error is the difference between the true value and the estimate divided by the true value and the...


How do you write a balanced chemical reaction?

Before writing a chemical reaction, you must understand some things. You must understand what the reactants are, and what the molecular...


How do you solve all different types of chemistry problems?

The best way to figure out how to solve chemistry problems is to practice problems that you have the answer to (usually the...


How simple is get a job with an Associates Degree in Chemistry?

AnswerIt would be very simple to get a job but it probably won't be doing anything with chemistry. Most chemistry jobs require at...


What are the vertical columns or families or groups in the periodic table?

They are called groups or families. Often the elements that are found in the same group as each other have similar chemistry and...


How do you solve stoichiometry problems?

Check the link in the related links section. To solve stoichiometry problems, you must first do two very important things. 1)...


How do you repair Active Desktop in Windows XP?

The answer under works instantly if you are wanting to get rid of the black background for file name. Im not sure what other...


What is the relationship between melting point and atomic radius?

The answer varies depending on if or not you are dealing with an ionic compound or a pure substance. Other substances will...


What is melting point of table sugar?

Table sugar or sucrose melts at about 186°C (367°F).


Why does ice float in water?

Water is a member of a very exclusive group of substances that are less dense as a solid than as a liquid. It is very important...


What chemicals do you use for the preparation of optical brighteners?

NONE any commercially used optical brightener needs to be added to raw untreated material. I'm not sure the first answer...


Can density be used to identify a substance?

Yes, it is possible. To identify an object using its density you need only some things: an accurate scale to find the mass of...


What chemicals are used in a dark room?

Generally speaking, there are two main chemicals, and a couple of auxiallry chemicals. The primary chemicals are developer,...


What are the ingredients in Tide laundry detergent?

Tide doesn't have any true difference from the others other than fragrance. All laundry detergents are mostly water, with...


What are some examples of chemical and physical changes?

Physical Changes Change of state (such as from solid to liquid or from gas to liquid) Specific examples of state change...


What water boils faster salt water or fresh water?

Fresh water boils faster than salt water. Salt water will cook food a small quicker as it has a slightly higher boiling point...


How do you convert from grams to moles and too from moles to grams?

Grams ↔ Moles You must first find the molar mass of the element or compound. Use the periodic table (see the Related Link). If...


Is mineral water heavier or lighter than distilled water at STP?

Mineral water will be more dense than distilled water. The disolved material adds mass, but does not increase the volume.


What are the uses of limestone?

Limestone Uses: Used as aggregate or base for roads and foundations. Used in the purification of molten glass. Used to remove...


What is extruded aluminum?

Extruded aluminum (or aluminium as they say in england) is just aluminum squeezed through an oriface. Just like that play-dough...


What is a Bunsen burner and how is it used?

From Wikipedia (see Link to the left): A Bunsen burner is a device used in scientific laboratories for heating, sterilization,...


What are the structural isomers of C6H14?

There are 5 structural isomers of C6H14. The structural names are: hexane, 2-methylpentane, 3-methylpentane, 2-ethylbutane,...


How does chemistry affect our daily lives?

Chemistry is everywhere, and we use all the time in our daily lives, probably without knowing it. Here are some things that...


What is the annual capacity in ECU of the ASHTA Chemicals Ashtabula Ohio chlor-alkali plant?

Ashta Chemical's Ashtabula, Ohio facility has an estimated ECU capacity of 44,000 annually. The breakdowns are as...


How does soda or sugar water affect the growth of a plant?

Most types of soda (irrespective of brand name) contain some usual elements: carbonated water, flavouring, colouring and sugar....


Do white candles burn faster than colored candles?

It always depends on the size and shape of the candle. The rate at which a candle burns is dependent on the size and composition...


Why do substances react with each other?

By substances, I assume you mean chemical reactions. Chemical reactions occur because the products of the reaction have less...


Why is there a measurement of 109.5 degrees between bonds on a tetrahedral?

This is the maximum distance the atoms can be placed away from each other. If you change any of the angles, some of the atoms...


Why is stainless steel better than iron for certain products?

Iron will rust easily when reacted with oxygen (especially in contact with moisture and/or salt), making it weaker. Stainless...


What are the examples in making investigatory project?

The Dark Totie of FU have surfaced to help face Kenneth. They are bred leaders as they used to command great armies and creatures...


What is an example of suspension?

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What is fermentation?

Fermentation is the process by which cells release energy under anaerobic conditions (generally). Several major products of...


Why should safety precautions be observed in the laboratory?

Maybe you don't die or get seriously injured See the Related Questions links to the left for WHAT safety rules should be...


How do you lower Ph?

Your ph can be lowered by using PH minus or you may too use Muratic acid. add an acid


Who discovered the proton and when?

The proton was discovered in 1918 by Ernest Rutherford. He noticed that when alpha particles were shot into nitrogen gas, his...


How do you convert 232 grams of white cooked rice and 20 grams of vegetable oil to US cooking standards of cups or tablespoons?

232 grams = 8.18 oz or just over a cup since there is 8 oz in cup. 20 grams =1 tablespoon


What are the advantages of paper chromatography over thin layer chromatography?

It's less expensive to perform, and you can do "two way" chromatography by running a chromatograph in one solvent, letting the...


What substances are less dense when in a solid state than they are in a liquid state?

In addition to water, for which the solid form (ice) is less dense than the liquid form, the element Gallium is too less dense...


Why is volume not included in the SI unit?

Volume is the cube of the length, just as area is the square of the length. For the same reasons (avoiding multiplicity of units...


What are examples of organic and inorganic chemical compounds?

See the two Related Questions under for long lists of both inorganic and organic compounds.


What is thermoplastic?

Thermoplastic is a polymer that can remelted and remolded many times.


What is an example of a colloid?

There are some different types of colloids based on the state of matter. Aerosol (liquid dissolved in a gas - fog, mist,...


What is fractional precipitation?

It is a process for separation of components from a mixture (usually liquid) based on their densities. The substance is heated in...


What are crucible tongs and how are they used?

Crucibles are porcelain-like containers used in chemistry to heat substances to very tall temperatures. Crucible tongs are large...


What scientific laws or theories have been proven wrong?

These are some scientific theories - most of which differ from modern theories in that they were philosophy- or religion-based...


What is the molar mass of a polyvinyl acetate polymer single chain containing 1517 repeat units?

it is the molar mass of one (86g/mol) multiplied by 1517 which is 130462 g/mol


What is battery acid?

Sulfuric acid, or H2SO4The concentration is about 30%, and so it has a pH of approximately 0. Zinc-carbon battery - Also known as...


What is pH and what does it measure?

The pH is a measure of how acidic or basic (or alkaline) a liquid or solution is. Pure water is neutral, with a pH = 7. ...


How do you solve freezing point depression problems?

To solve freezing point depression problems, you need to understand the next things: -- the identity of the solute (the thing...


What is the composition of air?

Nitrogen (N2): 78.09% Oxygen (O2): 20.95% Argon (Ar): 0.93% Carbon dioxide (CO2): 0.038% Others (less than 0.002% each): Neon...


Who was Robert Millikan and what did he do?

Robert Millikan measured the charge on an electron. To do this, he built a spray to spray oil droplets. As the droplets came out...


What are some differences between a single- displacement reaction and a double displacement reaction?

Single Displacement (or single replacement) reactions involve a compound and an element in both the products and the reactants. ...


What does the standard deviation of a data set tell us about the data and why is the standard deviation an important measure?

The next two data sets, A and B, have the same mean (average): A: 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 B: 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 The...


What is a homogeneous substance?

A homogenous mixture (or substance or solution) is one where in each part of the mixture (or etc.), the proportion of each...


Why do you use wire gauze when heating the beaker but a triangle when heating an evaporating dish?

the base of an evaporating dish is rounded and will not be stable when placed on a gauze, hence a triangle (tripod) to hold its...


Do pediatricians use chemistry?

Of course they do. A pediatrician is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of illness in children. And...


What is an atom?

An atom is the smallest amount of a substance that we can have that will still retain all the features of that substance. Should...


What are the states of matter?

There are currently 5 known states of matter: solid, liquid, gas, plasma and Bose-Einstein condensates.Solids have a definite...


How do you find the mass of one mole of a substance?

Use the Molar Mass To find the mass of one mole of any substance, you need the molar mass, which is found by using the periodic...


What are all the strong acids and strong bases?

AnswerThe STRONG ACIDS (all dissociate completely in water) are: Hydrochloric acid: HCl Hydrobromic acid: HBr Hydroiodic acdi:...


What is a pipette and how is it used?

There are many types of pipettes (or pipet), but most are essentially a fancier version of a medicine dropper or eye dropper....


What are some different methods for separating the parts of a mixture?

It really depends what the mixture consists of. You would not use the same method to separate sand from gravel as you would to...


What is human urine made of?

Urine is a liquid waste product of the body secreted by the kidneys by a process of filtration from blood called urination and...


What are some examples of alloys?

Alloys Steel contains iron , carbon and others Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc Bronze is combination of copper and tin...


What is the chemical composition of Gmelina arborea extracts?

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How did Antoine Lavoisier formulated the law of conservation of mass?

How did Lavoisier formulate the law of conservation


Does hot water freeze faster than cold water?

It dependsWritten Nov, 1998 by Monwhea Jeng (Momo)Department of Physics, University of California  Can hot water freeze...


What are liquids and gases known as D?

Hard to be sure without more context, but "D" generally refers to deuterium, which is an isotope of hydrogen. Deuterium is...


What is boric acid?

Boric acid is a mono-protic weak acid and exists in the form of soluble colorless crystals or a white powder. Its chemical...


How can you tell if a redox reaction is spontaneous or not?

The spontaneity of a redox reaction is a function of the reduction potentials of the two species involved in the reaction: the...


Why are ionic bonds weaker than covalent bonds?

The short answer is that they are not always weaker in fact. Some ionic compounds have very strong bonds, while some covalent...


What is the difference between a chemical and physical property?

A chemical change cannot be changed back to its original form e.g. wood burning in a fire place. where as a physical change can...


What are the uses of alloys in daily life and how are alloys made?

Just about each single piece of metal that you come into contact with on a daily basis is an alloy of some kind. There are very...


What is a triple beam balance and how is it used?

A triple beam balance is a type of balance commonly used in the laboratory to determine the mass (only the mass) of items or...


What is an advantage of a transmission electron microscope over a scanning electron microscpe?

much higher resolution than a light microscope, greater magnification


Is the boiling temperature of water affected at 7000 feet over sea level?

Yes. The boiling point of the water goes down. Because there is less pressure up that high, you don't have to get to 100 degrees...


What are isotopes?

Isotopes Isotope is the word we use to tell about two different forms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons...


What is distillation?

Distillation is the method of separating a mixture into its component parts by use of the difference in their boiling points. It...


What conducts electricity?

The materials or metals which have property of conductivity. for ex Iron, Carbon, Copper, Aluminum, Silver, Gold etc. The best...


What is the monomer for Teflon?

tetrafluoroethylene or tetrafluoroethene: C2F4 or F2CCF2


Why are they called omega-3 fatty acids?

The name "Omega-3" indicates that the first double bond occurs on the third carbon atom from the end of the molecule or last...


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