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In general, if a gas is compressed (volume decreased), the pressure of the gas will: 

Energy harvested(stored) by plants from sunlight allows for the storage of glucose in their cells.  When plants do this their _____ energy increases. Write answer in all lower case

The following Essay questions require you to submit your work.  (Only 1 file upload is necessary- they do not have to be individual images/pdf’s.) All work must be in your own handwriting.  The use of electronic devices, including writing tablets is not allowed.  No work= No credit.  Work must be neat and legible. If I cannot read it, you will not receive credit for it.   If upload on the exam is not possible, then your upload on final exam option is available as a secondary source. The secondary source to submit work is the Quiz labeled “Final Exam UPLOADS.” Must be submitted within 6 minutes of completion of the exam. 5 points will be deducted from the final exam for every minute past the 6 minute mark. If you already submit here, no need to submit on the quiz upload.  

Explain why grease dissolves in gasoline, but not in water.  What type of solvent is gasoline? What type of solvent is water? What kinds of compounds WOULD dissolve well in water? Include in your response the terms related to solubility and polarity. (Hand-written response not required. type your answer here)

Balance the following equation:  Use numeric format to answer. Ex: 100  [A] K2MgO4 + [B] H2SO4 ->  [C] K2SO4+ [D] H2MgO4

Based on Le Chatelier, identify the shift (left or right) in the chemical equation as well as the type of reaction ( exothermic or endothermic)  When energy is added to water to produce Hydroxide ions, the reaction shifts [A]; This reaction is [B].   Write answer in all lower case

A sample of gas occupies a volume of 650.0 mL a  8.0 atm and 26°C.  Determine the volume of this sample at 2.6 atm and 37°C. Answer should have proper significant figures and unit.   

A gas sample in a container has a pressure of 2.4 atmospheres at a temperature of 0 °C.  If the volume of the gas doesn’t change, what is the pressure after the system is heated to 100 °C? The answer must have the correct significant figures ( 1 pt) and unit ( 1 point) . Circle your final answer.  All work must be shown for credit. No work=no credit. All work must in your own hand-writing.    

Explain, at a molecular level, the motion of particles of a liquid, solid, and gas. (4 points) Demonstrate how a phase changes from Solid to Liquid and from Liquid back to a solid. ( 4 Points) All work must in your own hand-writing.    

Balance the following equation:  Use numeric format to answer. Ex: 100  [A]Mg + [B]N2 → [C]Mg3N2