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    Converting a secondary alkyl halide into a secondary alcohol

    I was reviewing for the MCAT and one of the examples given for converting a secondary alkyl halide into an alcohol was: R2H-Br -> R2H-OH 1. RCO2- 2. OH- In terms of the mechanism, what is the role of RCO2-?
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    Undergrad Understanding Power Drain in Series and Parallel Circuits | MCAT Prep Tips

    Alright, so, is my thinking correct in that: 1. Within a series circuit, a larger resistor will drain more power than a smaller resistor. 2. Within a parallel circuit, a smaller resistor will drain more power than a larger resistor. 3. Between two circuits, each with the same voltage...
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    Calculating Boltzmann's Constant (k) with h=6.6E23

    E-34, my bad
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    Calculating Boltzmann's Constant (k) with h=6.6E23

    Homework Statement Using h=6.6E23, show that k (Boltzmann constant) = 0.71 cm-1 deg-1? ( Homework Equations E = kT E = hv ...? The Attempt at a Solution The only approach I can think of is: 1. E = hv 2. kT = hv 3. k = hv/T 4. Since v = c/lambda, k = hc/(lambda)T...
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    Does conjugation increase stability in molecules?

    Just a quick question. On the most basic level:wink:, conjugation simply occurs whenever there are a series of overlapping p orbitals?
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    2D collision of billiard balls

    Homework Statement Two billiard balls of equal mass move at right angles and meet at the origin of an xy coordinate system. Initially ball A is moving along the y axis at +2.0 m/s, and ball B is moving to the right along the x axis with speed +3.7 m/s. After the collision (assumed elastic)...