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The part of a flagellum that anchors it into the cell is called the _______________.

The outcome of the Gram stain is based on differences in the cell’s

Which choices shows the mechanism for the elimination reaction shown, assuming that it is a concerted reaction?

Select the word or phrase that complete each sentence (constitutional isomers, diastereomers, enantiomers, meso compounds, higher, lower, reaction, addition, carbocation, carbanion, nucleophile, electrophile, elimination, heterolysis, homolysis, reagent, substitution, stronger, weaker, charge, activation energy, enthalpy, entropy, catalyst, transition state, intermediate,  concerted, two step, SN1, SN2, E1, E2, racemization, hyperconjugation, alkyl halides, inversion):     In order for a process to be spontaneous, the change in …………………………….. should be positive. Complete word/phrase and correct spelling (verbatim) is required. No partial credit.

Does a reaction with a positive ∆S and a negative ∆H favor reactants or products?

Which of the alkyl halides shown would yield the indicated product upon reaction with sodium ethoxide?

What is the predicted product of the elimination reaction shown?

Which type of fermentation produces carbon dioxide gas?

How could you change the reaction conditions given to most strongly favor an E1 mechanism?

Predict the major product for the SN1 reaction shown.