(Answers to odd numbered Conceptual Questions

Introductory Chemistry 5
Determine the number of protons and electrons in each ion. (a) \(\mathrm{Al}^{3+}\) (b) \(\mathrm{S}^{2-}\) (c) \(\mathrm{I}^{-}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Ag}^{+}\)

College Physics 1
Problem 39PE (a) Find the useful power output of an elevator motor that lifts a 2500-kg load a height of 35.0 m in 12.0 s, if it also increases the speed from rest to 4.00 m/s. Note that the total mass of the counterbalanced system is 10,000 kgso that only 2500 kg is raised in height, but the full

Classical Mechanics 0
The factor y in the Doppler formula (15.64), which can be ascribed to time dilation, means that even when 0 = 90 there is a Doppler shift. (In classical physics there is no Doppler shift when 6 = 90 and the source has zero velocity in the direction of the observer.) This transverse Doppler shift is t

Chemistry 11
The unit "troy ounce" is often used for precious metals such as gold (Au) and platinum (Pt). (1 troy ounce = 31.103 g.) (a) A gold coin weighs 2.41 troy ounces. Calculate its mass in grams. (b) Is a troy ounce heavier or lighter than an ounce? (1 lb = 16 oz; 1 lb = 453.6 g.)

College Physics: A Strategic Approach 3
a. Write a paragraph describing the particle model. What is it, and why is it important? b. Give two examples of situations, different from those described in the text, for which the particle modeljs appropriate. c. Give an example of a situation, different from those described in the text, for which

Essentials Of Investments 9th
Macaulays duration is less than modified duration except for: a. Zero-coupon bonds. b. Premium bonds. c. Bonds selling at par value. d. None of the above.

Urban Economics 8
Consider a manufacturing firm that occupies two hectares of land. The firm produces 10 tons of output per day and sells its output at a price of $80 per ton. The firm does not engage in factor substitution as the price of land changes. Intraurban transportation is on trucks, with a unit cost of $12 p

Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation 9
Which of the following statements about the periodic table is false? a. Elements in the same column have similar reactivities because their valence electrons tend to be located in the same types of orbitals. b. A series of ions that are isoelectronic (contain the same number of electrons) in their