A heat engine would have 100% efficiency if its input reservoir were

What will be an ideal response?


an finite temperature if the exhaust were at absolute zero

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A) It acts as a base and gains a proton, giving it a positive charge. B) It acts as an acid and loses a proton, giving it a negative charge. C) It is reduced, and tends to act as an electron donor in redox reactions. D) It remains neutral, like water, and does not have a charge.

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In an experiment described in a chemistry lab book, the directions state that after mixing two chemicals (A and B) and waiting 5 minutes that A will be oxidized. This means that:

A. chemical A has lost electrons to chemical B. B. chemical A has gained electrons from chemical B. C. chemical A has gained energy in the form of heat from chemical B. D. chemical A has lost energy in the form of heat to chemical B. E. chemical A has reacted with oxygen.

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The origin of replication in bacteria is called OriC

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the pairs of hormones BOTH increase blood sugar?

a. insulin & glucagon b. growth hormone & insulin c. glucagon & epinephrine d. antidiuretic hormone & glucagon

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