Why concentrated sulfuric acid for dehydration and dilute for hydration?

To dehydrate ethanol one uses concentrated sulfuric acid: $$\\ce{C2H5OH ->[\ ext{conc.} H2SO4] C2H4 + H2O}$$ but to go in the reverse direction, dilute sulfuric acid is used: $$\\ce{C2H4 +... more

Calculus Velocity

The position of an object moving along a line is given by the function s(t)=−14t2+140t. Find the average velocity of the object over the following intervals.​(a)​ [1, 55​]​(b) ​[1, 44​]​(c)​ [1,... more

06/28/19

colligative properties

calculate the freezing point of solution perpared by dissolving 4.5g of gulcose ( m.mass = 180g per mol) in 250 g of bromo form . Given freezing point of bromo form = 7.8°C and Kf for bromo form =... more

How are SN2 transition states stabilised by adjacent double bonds and carbonyl groups?

It is my understanding that transition states in an S<sub>N</sub>2 reaction have some filled and some empty orbital character, as we have the backside of the **C-X σ*** beginning to... more

06/19/19

How do I simplify(a-b)×(a+b), where a and b are vectors?

06/15/19

Suppose Sarah wants to build and enclose a rectangular fence in her backyard for planting fruits with only 3,250 feet of wire fencing. (Hint: all sides of the fence must be taken into consideration)

a)     Find the area of the rectangular fence as a quadratic function in terms of length.b)     Find the length of the rectangular fence. Note: do not solve this statement by using any methods from... more

college algebra question

A varsity soccer player kicks a soccer ball approximately straight upward with an initial velocity of 68 ft/sec. The ball leaves the players foot at a height of 3 feet. Part 1 of 2: (2 pts)Use the... more

06/14/19

i need help on my math question

help me find an equation for the line perpendicular to the line x + 9y = 7 having the same y-intercept as 2x-2y = 4

What is the acceleration of the rocket?

A rocket is fired upwards, starting at rest, and accelerating at a constant rate. During the 15th 1 second interval, the rocket travels 600 meters. What is the acceleration of the rocket?Please... more

06/12/19

Physics 1 word problem: I am in need of assistance pls

Captain Curious is attempting to launch Bad Guy into deep space, where he will never be able to hurt anyone again. The probe and Bad Guy have a total mass of 450 kg, and the rocket has an exhaust... more

06/10/19

What is the mass of 5.2 moles of NaF?

A projectile is fired straight up from ground level. After t seconds its height s, in feet above the ground, is given by s=350t-16t^2.

A projectile is fired straight up from ground level. After t seconds its height s, in feet above the ground, is given by s=350t-16t^2. During what time interval is the projectile more than 1250 ft... more

Asteroid collision

A warning system has calculated that two asteroids will collide not far from Earth any time soon.The smaller asteroid has the massmandmoves with the velocity vm. The bigger asteroid has themassM =... more

distance as a function of initial velocity and constant power

Mass M with initial velocity =Vo represented by initial energy = Eo => Vo=sqrt(2/M*Eo).Energy (and velocity) increase as constant power applied: e(t)=Pt + Eo => v(t)=sqrt[ 2/M* ( Pt + Eo... more

04/12/19

Why do we fall down when the bicycle slows down?

My question is: It is easy to balance a bicycle when it is moving at a fairly high velocity, say 7 m/s or 25 km/hr. But when a bicycle slows down, it is hard to keep it upright, and the person... more

CHEMISTRY PLEASE HELP!!!!!!! Calculate the concentration of a crystal violet solution prepared by diluting 4.0 mL of 1.0 x 10^-4 M crystal viole...

Calculate the concentration of a crystal violet solution prepared by diluting 4.0 mL of 1.0 x 10^-4 M crystal violet with 2.0 mL of 0.100 M NaOH and 4.0 mL of distilled water.    I am so so so... more

01/20/16

Rectangle algebra

Farmer Ed has7500 meters of fencing, and wants to enclose a rectangular plot that borders on a river. If Farmer Ed does not fence the side along the river, what is the largest area that can be... more

How much does each gallon of paint and each brush cost?

You purchase 8 gallons if paint and 3 brushes for $152.50. The next day, you purchase 6 gallons of paint and 3 brushes for $113.00. How much does each gallon of paint and each brush cost?

01/20/16

The length of a rectangle is 4 less than its width. If the area is 117 sq. meters, find its dimensions.

 The length of a rectangle is 4 less than its width. If the area is 117 sq. meters, find its dimensions.   dont know how to do this need help  

Through cunning use of Pythaogoras' Theorem, prove that aliens do not exist.

Please anybody answer this question .I don not know the answer of this question, I hope anybody will answer my question.   Thank You !!!!

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