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What is an advantage of synaptic clefts between neurons rather than direct connections?
 
  A) It allows the body to regulate the passage of nerve impulses.
  B) It allows for nerve signals to travel faster from one neuron to the next.
  C) It makes it so that the neurons need not be extremely long.
  D) It allows neurons to change their connections to other neurons.

Question 2

List the following elements in order of increasing ionization energy: Tin, Sn; Lead, Pb; Phosphorus, P; Arsenic, As.
 
  A) As < P < Pb < Sn
  B) Pb < Sn < As < P
  C) P < As < Sn < Pb
  D) Sn < Pb < P < As


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aburgess

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Reply #1 on: Aug 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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dbose

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Reply 2 on: Aug 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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