Recent content by OneMan98

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    Programs Should I pursue a physics degree or go straight into engineering?

    I say do what you love. If you like physics, what career do YOU wish to do? Astrophysics? Professor? Medical Physicist? ... The one thing you must realize about getting your B.S. is that you have to do something your passionate about. Don't chose one subject over another just because it has a...
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    Graduate The Illusion of Free Will in the Context of Time Travel and Paradoxes

    This is an interesting thread. I didn't realize how much philosophy and physics went together. I personally have nothing to add, because I'm a novice in physics--yet alone theoretical physics. However its lovely to read everyone's well-placed arguments. Keep em' comin'!
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    Can electronegativity be the same for 2 elements?

    Some charts say they're the same, others do not. The textbook I have states sulfur and iodine have an electronegativity of 2.5. But yes your correct, the electrons spend an equal amount of time around both atoms. Remember, this bond is NON POLAR covalent since the electronegativities equal 0...
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    How Many Carbon-Carbon Double Bonds in C11H19COOH?

    Nope, its two double bonds between two carbon to carbon. According to this picture: http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/5559/800pxgeranylacetate3dba.png Uploaded with ImageShack.us As for OP: I personally don't know of any shortcuts which would allow you to figure this out mentally...
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    Which Ion Has a More Negative Electron Affinity: Na+ or Cl?

    Hi guys, my first post/question. Excuse my stupidity if you think this is an easy question, I'm really having a difficult time with reviewing this part in general chemistry. Homework Statement Which has a more negative electron affinity, Na+ or Na? Na+ or Cl? 2. The attempt at a...