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What is -OH and the properties of it?

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-OH is a Hydroxyl. In a hydroxyl group (-OH), a hydrogen atom is bonded to an oxygen atom, which in turn is bonded to the carbon skeleton of the organic molecule. ( Do not confuse this functional group with the hydroxide ion) Functional properties- - Is polar as a result of the electronegative oxygen atom drawing electrons toward itself. - Attracts water molecules, helping dissolve organic compounds such as sugars.

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What is the name of the song at Purdue games where everyone jumps and it sound like oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh?

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How would you write an equation that demonstrates the properties of acids and bases as defined by Bronsted and Lowry?

acid=2 NH4 + Ca(OH)2 = 2 NH3 + 2 H2O + Ca base=2 NH3 + 2 H2O + Ca= 2 NH4 + Ca(OH)2