How do you convert alkenes to alcohol? Alkenes can be converted to alcohols by the net addition of water across the double bond. What is the type of reaction that happens when an alkene is treated with mercury acetate in aqueous THF? Oxymercuration is the reaction of an alkene with mercury(II) acetate in aqueous THF, […]

What causes the cells on the lower side of the stem to grow more rapidly? The rapid elongation of cells along the shaded side of a stem is controlled by a plant hormone called auxin that is synthesized at the stem’s apex. Unidirectional light causes the auxin to move to the shaded side of stems. […]

What happens to the two waves after meeting and interfering with each other? What is Interference? Wave interference is the phenomenon that occurs when two waves meet while traveling along the same medium. The interference of waves causes the medium to take on a shape that results from the net effect of the two individual […]

Why should students join clubs? Personal Development: Joining student clubs and organizations give you the opportunity to meet a diverse population of people that allow you to expand your thinking and interest. Leadership Skills: Joining a club or organization allows you to develop leadership skills within an environment of your peers. How important are extracurriculars […]

Which of the following is an example of voluntary muscle action? The beating of your heart and movement of your digestive tract are both examples of in voluntary muscle action. You can voluntarily blink your eyes; however, sometimes blinking your eyes is involuntary. The major function of the muscular system is to move bones. Does […]

What is considered green computing? Green computing is the environmentally responsible and eco-friendly use of computers and their resources. In broader terms, it is also defined as the study of designing, engineering, manufacturing, using and disposing of computing devices in a way that reduces their environmental impact. What is an example of green computing? Examples […]

What happens to the food that is not broken down in the digestive system? From the small intestine, undigested food (and some water) travels to the large intestine through a muscular ring or valve that prevents food from returning to the small intestine. By the time food reaches the large intestine, the work of absorbing […]