Nitrification

What will be an ideal response?


The conversion by bacteria of ammonium ions (NH4+) first into nitrite ions (NO2-) and then into nitrate ions (NO3-).

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a) alcohol abuse. b) cocaine addiction. c) hyperactivity. d) none of the above.

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Given its location on the Pacific Rim, Indonesia is home to over one hundred fifty active volcanoes, including the famous ______________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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An increase of disorder means

A. no particular change in entropy. B. less entropy. C. greater entropy. D. none of the above

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New methods in mineral exploration include

A. geochemical  prospecting. B. geophysical techniques. C. remote sensing. D. All the choices are correct.

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