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The term supernatant scientifically refers to lying above a precipitate or sediment. Supernatant scientifically also refers to floating on the surface of a liquid.
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What does the term crest mean scientifically?
Your mom. no
What is the color of supernatant liquid in decantation?
The color is different for each system; if the approx. pure water is the supernatant, this is colorless.
To what does the term coed refer?
to what does the term coed refer
Supernatant and pellet?
Supernatant is the clear fluid above a precipitate or sediment. Pellet is a small rounded object, ball, or spherical body.
What is the solution that remains after a precipitate has formed?
Supernatant.
Is the term mystery shopper a form of scientifically contrived observations?
False
What is the use of resuspension of supernatant in fresh medium?
LB medium
Why did DNA in Hershey-Chase experiments end up in the supernatant?
It didn't. The DNA ended up in the pellet-like bacteria that was at the bottom of the centrifuge. The protein capsids ended up in the supernatant because they weren't injected into the bacteria cells. The supernatant was separated from the bacteria cells because the bacteria was heavier and fell to the bottom.
Why is it necessary to test for complete precipitation if a supernatant solution is going to be subsequently tested for ions?
The presence of unprecipitated ions in the supernatant may react with subsequent reagents added and obscure the results of tests.
What does the term extraterrestrial refer to?
The term extraterrestrial can be adjective or noun. In adjective case, the term extraterrestrial refer occurring or existing beyond the earth's atmosphere. In noun case, the term extraterrestrial refer being from the beyond the earth's atmosphere.
What is supernatured in Chemistry?
I've never heard the term "supernatured". I suspect you mean supernatant, which literally means "swimming above" and figuratively means the solution that's left over after a precipitation reaction.
When centrifuging a mixture the lighter material in the solution on top is called?
the supernatant
