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The rows of the Periodic Table of the Elements are called:
shells |
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families |
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periods |
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groups |
The rows of the Periodic Table are called periods and contain elements that have the same number of electron shells ordered from lower to higher atomic number.
The gravitational interaction of Earth and the Moon is responsible for which of these?
day and night cycle |
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the northern lights |
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tides |
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seasons |
Tides are caused by the gravitational interaction of Earth and the Moon.
The large intestine does which of the following?
breaks down starches |
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processes the physical waste produced by digestion |
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breaks down fats |
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breaks down proteins |
The large intestine (colon) follows the small intestine and processes the physical waste produced by digestion, absorbing water and minerials that remain back into the body. Solid waste is then stored in the rectum while liquid waste is stored in the bladder.
Which of these digestive enzymes is not produced by the pancreas?
lipase |
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gastric acid |
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trypsin |
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pancreatic amylase |
The acids produced by the pancreas contain several enzymes that aid in digestion. Lipase converts fat to glycerol and fatty acids. Pancreatic amylase breaks down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars. Trypsin converts polypeptides (the building blocks of protein) into amino acids.
Elements in the Periodic Table of the Elements are ordered by which of the following?
atomic weight |
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number of electron shells |
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atomic mass |
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atomic number |
The Periodic Table of the Elements categorizes elements primarily by the number of protons in their nucleus (atomic number) and secondarily by the characteristics they exhibit.