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Ch. 2 - The Chemical Context of Life
Campbell - Campbell Biology 12th Edition
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Capitolo 2, Problema 2

In the term trace element, the adjective trace means that
a. The element is required in very small amounts.
b. The element can be used as a label to trace atoms through an organism's metabolism.
c. The element is very rare on Earth.
d. The element enhances health but is not essential for the organism's long-term survival.

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Understand the definition of 'trace element' in biology: Trace elements are minerals present in living tissues in small amounts and are essential for various physiological functions.
Consider the context of the term 'trace' in biology: It typically refers to the quantity required by organisms, which is usually very small.
Evaluate option a: This option suggests that trace elements are required in very small amounts, which aligns with the biological definition of trace elements.
Examine option b: This option implies that trace elements are used as labels in metabolic processes, which is not the primary definition of trace elements.
Review options c and d: Option c suggests rarity on Earth, and option d suggests non-essentiality for survival, neither of which accurately describe trace elements in biological terms.

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Which of the following statements correctly describes any chemical reaction that has reached equilibrium?

a. The concentrations of products and reactants are equal.

b. The reaction is now irreversible.

c. Both forward and reverse reactions have halted.

d. The rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal.

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The reactivity of an atom arises from

a. The average distance of the outermost electron shell from the nucleus.

b. The existence of unpaired electrons in the valence shell.

c. The sum of the potential energies of all the electron shells.

d. The potential energy of the valence shell.

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Which statement is true of all atoms that are anions?

a. The atom has more electrons than protons.

b. The atom has more protons than electrons.

c. The atom has fewer protons than does a neutral atom of the same element.

d. The atom has more neutrons than protons.

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