Study Guide for Campbell Biology
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ISBN: 9780134443775
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Michael A. Pollock
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 3TYK
Hydrocarbons are not soluble in water because
a. they are hydrophilic.
b. their C—H bonds are nonpolar.
c. they do not ionize.
d. they are lighter than water.
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Ch. 4 - How did Millers classic experiment relate to the...Ch. 4 - Define structural isomers, cis-trans isomers, and...Ch. 4 - Practice recognizing the functional groups by...Ch. 4 - Construct a concept map that illustrates your...Ch. 4 - Fill in the following table to review the...Ch. 4 - Carbons valence of four most directly results from...Ch. 4 - Prob. 2TYKCh. 4 - Hydrocarbons are not soluble in water because a....Ch. 4 - Prob. 4TYKCh. 4 - Which of the following is not true of an...
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