How is mercury used for mining? In mines, mercury is used to recover minute pieces of gold that is mixed in soil and sediments. Mercury and gold settle and combine together to form an amalgam. Gold is then extracted by vaporizing the mercury. Why was mercury used during the gold Rush? Use of mercury in […]
What is the spinning motion of a planet on its axis?
What is the spinning motion of a planet on its axis? Earth Science – Vocabulary Practice A B ROTATION The spinning motion of a planet about its axis. REVOLUTION The movement of an object around another object. ORBIT The path of an object as it revolves around another object in space. LATITUDE The distance north […]
How old is Huckle from Busytown Mysteries?
How old is Huckle from Busytown Mysteries? She is absent in Busytown Mysteries. Huckle Cat: The Cats’ school-age son, and the protagonist of the series. He is a lovable young kitten boy who is seven years old. Who is Sally Cat? Sally Cat is Huckle’s younger sister. In her early appearances she was known as […]
What do Germans actually do on Halloween 31 October?
What do Germans actually do on Halloween 31 October? Halloween is when all demons and witches are out for the night hunting, and when there are pumpkins glaring out of the windows, and when it’s better to give a treat instead of being tricked… Halloween is celebrated each year on October 31. Why was Halloween […]
What did Madison do to help convince the states to ratify the Constitution?
What did Madison do to help convince the states to ratify the Constitution? Madison made a major contribution to the ratification of the Constitution by writing, with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, the Federalist essays. As President Jefferson’s Secretary of State, Madison protested to warring France and Britain that their seizure of American ships was […]
How big of a cam can you put in a stock 350?
How big of a cam can you put in a stock 350? COMP Cams CL12-600-4 is the biggest cam for stock 350 and plays its role as the topper since 1976. What is the cam lift on a stock 350? The Chevy 350 has a hydraulic camshaft and hydraulic lifters. The intake and exhaust valves […]
How do you ask can we talk?
How do you ask can we talk? So now you know 3 ways to ask to speak with someone else: “Could I have a word with you?” for asking to speak with someone privately, and get them away from a group, “Do you have a moment?” as a way to ask about the other persons […]
Which president refused to be inaugurated because it was on a Sunday?
Which president refused to be inaugurated because it was on a Sunday? In 1849, Inauguration Day fell on a Sunday, and Zachary Taylor refused to be sworn in on that day because he was strict about “keeping holy the Sabbath.” The presidency could not be vacant for a day, so the President Pro Tempore of […]
Can old cars run on unleaded petrol?
Can old cars run on unleaded petrol? Older cars can run on unleaded gas, but avoid ethanol. How do you convert an engine to run on unleaded fuel? Engines made before 1989 may need modifying to run on unleaded fuel. The process involves the machining the old exhaust valve seats in the cylinder head out. […]
What is the linear structure of glucose?
What is the linear structure of glucose? Linear glucose has four chiral carbons (pointed to by the red arrows). 3. The linear form of glucose shown above makes up less than 3% of the glucose molecules in a water solution. What is the structural formula of glucose? C₆H₁₂O₆ Glucose/Formula An aldohexose used as a source […]