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    Equilibrium, Charge Balance, Mass Balance

    Homework Statement Write the charge balance for a solution containing H(+), OH(-), Ca^(2+). HCO3(-). CO3^(2-) , Ca(HCO3)+, Ca(OH)+, K+, and CIO4(-).Homework Equations Also, I am having a trouble understanding the concepts of mass balance and charge balance. The Attempt at a Solution The...
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    Analytical Chemistry: Calculate the pH.

    Homework Statement Calculate the pH of 5.0 x 10^-8 M HCLO4. What fraction of the total H+ in this solution is derived from dissociation of water? Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution The only thing I know to do is take -log(5.0 x 10^-8) .
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    Can I Take Calc-Based Physics 2 Without Algebra-Based Physics 1?

    Is what really necessary? 1.If I do a Bachelors of Arts in Chemistry I can take physics 2 algebra and get the credit i need, but i hate to take it without calculus, but i will if i have to.2. Bachelors of Science Chemstry Any / Biochemistry Concentration: requires calc physics 1 and 2.
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    Can I Take Calc-Based Physics 2 Without Algebra-Based Physics 1?

    I took algebra based physics 1, and need physics 2 to graduate. I don't want to take algebra based. Is it possible to take calc based physics 2 with taking algebra based physics 1? If i talked to my school what would they say? What if I needed calc physics 1 and 2 for BS would they sub 1?
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    Is Chemistry the Right Major for You Based on Its Difficulty?

    I was contemplating majoring in chemistry when I go back to university. I don't want to do this physics (not that i don't like physics nor is it that i can't - just not interested in taking the classes). Thus, I would do a Bachelors of Arts instead of science to avoid the physics. I was...
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    Proving the power series for arctan(x)

    tiny-tim: so differentiate each term, then go back and take the integral of each? where does that get me?
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    Proving the power series for arctan(x)

    yes, when our teach show used she used integrals in part of the problem, but I've forgotten now.
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    Proving the power series for arctan(x)

    we skipped taylor and mclaurin series as we did not have time.
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    Proving the power series for arctan(x)

    Homework Statement Prove. Homework Equations arctan(x) = x - \displaystyle \frac{x^3}{3} + \frac{x^5}{5} - \frac{x^7}{7} + \frac{x^9}{9} for -1 < x < 1. The Attempt at a Solution \displaystyle \sum^{∞}_{n=1} \frac{x^{n+2}}{n+2}
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    Calculating the Limit: $\displaystyle \frac{\sqrt{x}}{\sqrt{sinx}}$

    Homework Statement Find the limit.Homework Equations lim(x->0+) \displaystyle \frac{\sqrt{x}}{\sqrt{sinx}}The Attempt at a Solution How should I approach this? I tried taking l'hospital's rule a few times but did not get anywhere.
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    Why subtract arctan(4/3) from π when converting (-3,4) to polar

    Homework Statement Find polar coordinates. Homework Equations Cartesian: (-3,4) The Attempt at a Solution r = sqrt(9+16) = 5 sinθ = 4/5 cosθ = -3/5 θ = ∏ - arctan(4/3) Answer: (5, ∏ - arctan(4/3)) I do not understand why we have subtracted the value arctan(4/3) from pi?
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    Identifying Symmetries of a Curve

    so the proof using sin(A-B) would be: sin(∏-θ) = sin(∏) cos(θ) - cos(∏)sin(θ) = sin(θ) 0 - (-1)(sinθ) = sin(θ) --> sinθ=sinθ
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    Identifying Symmetries of a Curve

    i realize sin(θ) = sin(∏- θ) for values on in the interval 0<θ<pi by looking at the unit circle.
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    Identifying Symmetries of a Curve

    it must equal 8 + 7sin(θ) but I'm not sure how. are you using a trig identity?