Which term describes a possible explanation of, or answer to a scientific question that is based on prior knowledge of research
and that is estable?
conclusion
experiment
hypothesis
prediction

The small bags of silica gel you often see in a new shoe box are placed there to control humidity. despite its name, silica gel is a solid. it is a chemically inert, highly porous, amorphous form of sio2. because water vapor readily adsorbs onto the surface of silica gel, it acts as a desiccant. despite not knowing mechanistic details of the adsorption of water onto silica gel, from the information provided you should be able to make an educated guess about the thermodynamic characteristics of the process. predict the signs for δg, δh, and δs for the adsorption of water.

Harry lives in a city, and he has a lung condition known as asthma. on certain days, harry has to stay inside because pollutants in the air make it difficult for him to breathe. which of these pollution sources are nonpoint sources that might bother harry if he goes outside? choose the two that apply.

Write and balance the chemical equation that represents the reaction of aqueous sulfuric acid with aqueous sodium hydroxide to form water and sodium sulfate. include phases.