How do H+ gradients create potential energy?

August 21, 2018 Educator

THE SCARLET LETTER

Compare Pearl from The Scarlet Letter and Piggy from Lord of the Flies.

Pearl from The Scarlet Letter and Piggy from Lord of the Flies may be compared based on the sense of “knowing” that they seem to have about important issues going on around them. First, Pearl is…

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THE SECOND COMING

What is the main theme of William Butler Yeats’ poem “The Second Coming”?

Yeats published “The Second Coming” in 1920 as part of his larger collection Michael Robartes and the Dancer, which also included Easter, 1916,” Yeats’ contemplation on the results of the Easter…

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THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF

What examples of exaggeration are found in O. Henry’s short story, “The Ransom of Red Chief”?

Henry is not only a king of irony, but he also peppers his writing with exaggeration. “The Ransom of Red Chief” is no exception. Right at the beginning, when Sam and Bill first kidnap Johnny…

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RIKKI-TIKKI-TAVI

How do you know that the appearance of Nag is part of the rising action in “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi?”

In the story “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi,” Rudyard Kipling spends a great deal of time on the exposition of the story. The exposition portion of a story is the part where the author describes the setting and…

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REFERENCE

Describe the basic elements of communication. Explain the barriers of communication. What are the…

Effective communication entails clear expression and full comprehension of the message. The five basic elements of communication are: the sender, the message, the receiver, the medium, and the…

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THE ARABIAN NIGHTS

How does Shahrayar interrogate his own views, and ultimately change his perspective in The…

When we meet Shahrayar, he is portrayed as a cruel, powerful ruler. After the betrayal (and resulting execution) of his wife, Shahrayar marries a new woman every day. However, to avoid further…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What important lesson does Atticus teach Scout about understanding poeple?

I think you’re talking about one of the first lessons Atticus teaches Scout about understanding and respect. At lunch time on Scout’s first day of school, the teacher, Miss Caroline, notices…

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BUSINESS

Suppose that three firms make up the entire wig manufacturing industry. One has a 50% market…

The Herfindahl Index (HI) or Herfindahl-Hirschman Index is a measure of the market concentration of an industry. It is determined as the sum of the squares of market concentrations of each…

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A SMALL PLACE

How does Jamaica Kincaid interrogate her own views, and ultimately change her perspective in A…

The author Jamaica Kincaid changes her own views based on life experience. Born on Antigua in 1949 during the years of British colonial rule, which would last until 1981, her early life (in which…

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HISTORY

The major problem with the Articles of Confederation were all related to what?

The major problem with the plan of government created by the Articles of Confederation was the lack of power that was given to the federal government. The colonists were afraid of creating a…

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BRAVE NEW WORLD

In Brave New World, what makes Bernard uncomfortable about the way Lenina talks about their plans…

Lenina makes Bernard uncomfortable by talking very publicly about their planned trip to New Mexico in an elevator crowded with other Alpha men. He “flushes” and “stammers” and suggests they discuss…

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

What does deception teach us about the characters in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream?

Everyone in A Midsummer Night’s Dream wants something. However, what most characters want in this play has to do with someone else consenting to give it to them. For example, Lysander wants to…

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THE REMARKABLE JOURNEY OF PRINCE JEN

How could Chapter 11 of The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen be summarized?

In Chapter 11, the robber, Moxa, tells Prince Jen that if there is any robbing to be done, the young prince must do it. After all, as royalty, he is not bound by the Precepts of the kingdom….

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

I need to write an analytical essay for the theme “Courage is doing what is right even when the…

Mrs. Dubose is an interesting choice. For your second example, have you considered looking at Atticus’s defense of Tom Robinson? Almost every white person (and thus, every voter) in Maycomb…

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HATCHET

Why did Brian swim out to the tail of the plane?

After the huge storm and the tornado that rips through his campsite and destroys everything he worked so hard to build, Brian is momentarily taken aback. But he quickly realizes that he has to get…

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THE CRUCIBLE

How does Proctor feel about the court and Mary Warren’s part in the proceeding? How has Mary…

John Proctor thinks the entire court proceedings are flawed to the point of being unethical. In Act 2, Marry Warren returns to the Proctor household to inform them of the “weighty work” they are…

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SCIENCE

The grass necessary to support an ecosystem needs 10 acres to grow. This field is about to be…

In an ecosystem, all the trophic level in a food web are closely interlinked and any change in one level is bound to affect the other levels. The various trophic levels may correspond to producers…

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HATCHET

How can Hatchet by Gary Paulson be turned into a child’s picture book?

When you think about the book Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, the story focuses on a young man whose plane crashes in the wilderness, and he must survive on his own. When trying to turn this story into a…

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THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK

In “The Diary of Anne Frank,” what is the theme of the person Anne Frank?

Anne is very enthusiastic about life. She has hopes and dreams that reach far beyond the walls of her family’s hiding place. She doesn’t necessarily plan on having her own family; she plans on…

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HISTORY

What is a good idea for a thesis on the subject of Romanticism?

Romanticism as a movement appeared around 1800 and flourished until the mid-century as a response to the disillusionment with the Englightenment values of reason and order. With this in mind, you…

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SCIENCE

How do the nucleus and ribosomes interact in the process of protein synthesis?

The nucleus and ribosomes don’t personally, physically interact in the process of protein synthesis. They are both involved, but in different ways and at different points in the process. The…

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THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN

What are some examples of allusions in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?

A few allusions that come to mind are shown in the Grangerford and Shepardson feud and the Hamlet soliloquy performed by the King in the traveling Nonesuch show. The feud between the Grangerford…

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SCIENCE

Developing countries would MOST likely benefit from the development of technology that…

Developing countries would benefit most by the development of technologies related to water treatment. Drinking water is an inelastic resource (that is, we would be willing to pay anything to…

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SCIENCE

Why is there so much of the earth’s surface at or near sea-level?

According to the hypsometric curve (plot between elevation and % of earth’s surface), only about 29% of Earth’s surface is above the mean sea level, rest 71% has an elevation less than mean sea…

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THE ADVENTURE OF THE SPECKLED BAND

What is the mood at the end of “The Adventure of the Speckled Band”?

At the end of “The Adventure of the Speckled Band,” the mood is both serious and reflective. It is serious because Holmes admits his part in causing the death of Dr Grimesby Roylott, as he…

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SCIENCE

Echinoderms and humans are both multicellular (made of more than one cell). They are also both a part of the Kingdom Animalia. The phylum Echinodermata contain sea urchins, starfish, and allies….

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THE METAMORPHOSIS

In The Metamorphosis, what mistaken beliefs does Gregor hold concerning his family?

In The Metamorphosis, Gregor exhibits several misconceptions about his family. Although Gregor undoubtedly cares for them, which is especially seen in how he financially supports them, he fails to…

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MATH

what is the first 4 terms of each infinite geometric series if t1=4 and r=1/5

t(1)=4 t(2)=4+4/5=24/5 t(3)=4+4/5+4/25=124/25 t(4)=4+4/5+4/25+4/125=624/125 For each nth term we take t(1) times r^(n-1): e.g. when n=4 we have 4(1/5)^3=4/125…

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THE OUTSIDERS

What challenges did Ponyboy face in The Outsiders?

One of the challenges he faces is the fact that his parents are dead and his oldest brother is supporting the family. They struggle to make ends meet and Pony knows this. He also feels the weight…

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HISTORY

Compare Saddam Hussein’s dictatorship to George Orwell’s book 1984.

Saddam Hussein’s dictatorship employed many of the methods used by the Party and Big Brother in 1984. For example, he developed a cult of personality around himself, one projected through the…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is the gist of Chapter 8 in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Chapter 8 in To Kill a Mockingbird gives us a peek into two major thematic ideas. To recap the chapter, snow comes to Maycomb, and it’s a shocking but wonderful surprise for Jem and Scout….

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HISTORY

Explain the development of a unified Egypt.

The earliest inhabitants that settled near the Nile River were hunters and gatherers that were drawn to the area because of the fertile soil along the banks. They settled into small villages and…

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HISTORY

Why did civilizations develop along the Nile River?

The Greek historian Herodotus called Egypt the “gift of the Nile.” This references the importance of the Nile River for farming, transportation, and trade. The Nile River was the home of two…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, why are the Raymond children not accepted by white or…

Mr. Dolphus Raymond occupies a special place in racially-segregated Maycomb, Alabama, the fictional town at the center of Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird. According to Jem, Dolphus…

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A SEPARATE PEACE

Can you suggest a quote about Gene’s inner conflict from any part of John Knowles’ A Separate…

Gene Forrester’s inner conflict is evident when he returns to Devon School, where his first battles began. For he realizes that his private evil is the same evil that begins wars and he was on…

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THE NIGHT CIRCUS

What is the symbolism of black and white?

Color is everywhere in The Night Circus. The story narrates in beautiful prose about reds and greens and a variety of other colors, but the two dominating colors throughout the story are black and…

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HISTORY

How do physical features affect the Nile River?

The source of the Nile River is the large Lake Victoria. In the southern part of the river are cataracts, which are small waterfalls or shoals along the river. These cataracts were essential in…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

In Golding’s Lord of the Flies, what are some quotes or dialogue that show why Ralph, Jack,…

One of the first moments that Ralph shows that perhaps his leadership skills and understanding are lacking comes when he is talking to Piggy. He states with some confidence that his father will…

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MACBETH

Is there somewhere in Macbeth where it describes how Macbeth is trying to reach his full potential?

There are a couple of places where Macbeth expresses the desire to realize the full meaning of the witches’ prophecy that he will one day become king. One occurs fairly early in the play, in Act…

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HISTORY

What are some hypothetical interview questions for John Smith?

An interview with John Smith would most likely focus on his career as an explorer of the seas and his role in the establishment of Jamestown. Interviews are conducted with a goal or purpose in…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

What are some quotes from Lord of the Flies that show that Ralph or Jack listens to others’ ideas?

At the beginning of the story, both Ralph and Jack are open to others’ ideas, and the society they establish resembles a democracy. After the boys have explored the island and call an assembly to…

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SCIENCE

Standing still at the top of a hill what kind of energy would the snowboarder have ?

Hello! Because the snowboarder stands still, its kinetic energy is zero. But it has lots of gravitational potential energy. Its quantity depends on the level which we suppose to be zero (usually…

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THE WIFE OF BATH’S TALE

How would you describe “The Knight”?

The knight in “The Wife of Bath’s Tale” is selfish, desperate, shallow, then wise. He’s selfish and arrogant enough to rape a young maiden in the kingdom simply because she’s alone and he’s…

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THE PEARL

In the book The Pearl, how does Coyotito help his parents win a kind of freedom?

In the story, Kino’s ‘Pearl of the World’ was to have been the means by which Coyotito would lift his family out of poverty and degradation; the pearl was to have purchased an education for…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What literary elements does author Harper Lee tie to the key coming-of-age scenes in the novel To…

Literary elements are the essential parts needed to tell any story; they include theme, conflict, characterization, setting, style, and tone. Characterization is used by authors to make characters…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

What are some quotes from Lord of the Flies that best demonstrate Ralph’s or Jack’s braveness?

When Sam and Eric come racing down from the mountain, terrified at having seen what they thought was the beast, Jack responds with what could certainly be considered bravery. While others are…

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THE MINISTER’S BLACK VEIL

On his deathbed, what did Father Hooper say was the real reason children ran from him and people…

On his deathbed, Mr. Hooper points out the irony that “men avoided [him], and women show[ed] no pity, and children screamed and fled” from him because of the black veil he wears. It is ironic and,…

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THE SCARLET LETTER

What are some direct quotes, about Roger Chillingworth, in The Scarlet Letter, that show Roger…

Physically- In chapter 14, titled “Hester and the Physician” we find Hester and Chillingworth finally getting together up close and almost personal. It is here, when Hester has the best…