This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Gas particles travel at speeds of up to 500 meters per second. Why, then, does it take so long for ... (Read 377 times)

swpotter12

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 527
on: Aug 27, 2018
Gas particles travel at speeds of up to 500 meters per second. Why, then, does it take so long for gas molecules to travel the length of a room?
 
  A) It doesn't. The fact is that a high concentration of them is required in order for them to be detected.
  B) Gas particles travel in circular motion expanding outward as the move.
  C) Gas particles bump into each other as well as other particles in the air.
  D) Strong attractive forces between the gas particles keep the individual particles from high speed escape.

Question 2

Which of the following functional groups play the biggest role in the properties of carbohydrates?
 
  A) alcohols
  B) ethers
  C) esters
  D) amides
  E) phenols


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

orangecrush

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 350
Reply #1 on: Aug 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A


swpotter12

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 527
Reply #2 on: Aug 27, 2018
Thanks


orangecrush

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 350
Reply #3 on: Aug 27, 2018
Welcome :)


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Patients who have undergone chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer often complain of a lack of mental focus; memory loss; and a general diminution in abilities such as multitasking, attention span, and general mental agility.

Did you know?

Although not all of the following muscle groups are commonly used, intramuscular injections may be given into the abdominals, biceps, calves, deltoids, gluteals, laterals, pectorals, quadriceps, trapezoids, and triceps.

Did you know?

By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.

Did you know?

Asthma-like symptoms were first recorded about 3,500 years ago in Egypt. The first manuscript specifically written about asthma was in the year 1190, describing a condition characterized by sudden breathlessness. The treatments listed in this manuscript include chicken soup, herbs, and sexual abstinence.

Did you know?

In 1835 it was discovered that a disease of silkworms known as muscardine could be transferred from one silkworm to another, and was caused by a fungus.

Standard Model of Elementary Particles Standard Model of Elementary Particles
Role of PKM-zeta in Long-Lasting Long-Term Potentiation Role of PKM-zeta in Long-Lasting Long-Term Potentiation
Seven black members of Congress in 1871 are from left to right: Senator Hiram Revels (R-MS) and Repr Seven black members of Congress in 1871 are from left to right: Senator Hiram Revels (R-MS) and Repr
How Long Does Poverty Last? How Long Does Poverty Last?
Long-term Potentiation in the granule cell layer of the rat hippocampal dentate gyrus. (Traces ... Long-term Potentiation in the granule cell layer of the rat hippocampal dentate gyrus. (Traces ...
A reciprocal translocation involving the long arms of chromosomes A reciprocal translocation involving the long arms of chromosomes
Video: Depolarization of the SA node, Action potentials of the myocardium & ANS effects

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library