The thin outer layer of earth, called the crust, contains only 0.50 percent of earth's total mass and yet is the source of almost all the elements (the atmosphere provides elements such as oxygen, nitrogen, and a few other gases). silicon (si) is the second most abundant element in earth's crust (27.2 percent by mass). calculate the mass of silicon in kilograms in earth's crust (mass of earth 5.9 x 10^21 tons; 1 ton= 2000lb; 1lb =453.6 g).

For which one of the following reactions is the value of δh° rxn equal to δh° f for the product? a. 2 h2 (g) + o2 (g) → 2 h2o (l) b. n2 (g) + o2 (g) → 2 no (g) c. 2 h2 (g) + o2 (g) → 2 h2o (g) d. h2o (l) + 1/2 o2 (g) → h2o2 (l) e. none of the above

Maria wants to determine which type of disinfectant kills the most bacteria. which of the following is the best way for maria to determine this? a. ask ten different companies that make disinfectants which type is best. b. put the same amount and species of bacteria on ten identical plates, and add ten different kinds of disinfectant to each plate. c. interview ten different people to determine which type of disinfectant they prefer. d. put the same amount and species of bacteria on ten identical plates, and add a different disinfectant to each plate.

The twister and runaway train are two coasters at the same amusement park. both coasters start at the same height. the coaster for the twister is twice the mass of the coaster for the runaway train. which roller coaster has greater gravitational potential energy at the start of the ride?