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Why the phosphorus cycle occurs more slowly than both the carbon cycle and the nitrogen cycle?
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Both carbon and nitrogen are found in the air as gases and are readily absorbed by the body. Unlike them, phosphorus is not in the air as a gas but rather moves slowly from deposits on land and sediments, to living organisms, and then back into the soil and water sediment.
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What contains the elements carbon nitrogen hydrogen oxygen and phosphorus?
The protein waste product urea.Phosphorus was discovered while boiling down a cauldron full of urine, by an alchemist seeking a way to make the "philosopher's stone". He named it phosphorus because it glowed (from Greek "phos" light and "phoros" bringer), however he was unaware that it was actually slowly burning.
Why is nitrogen slowly increased?
because its weird.
What is the Impact of fractional distillation of liquid air on humans?
Fractional distillation refers to taking different volatile substances off at different temperatures. To fractionally distill air the differences in boiling points of its two main components oxygen and nitrogen are used. Dry air contains roughly (by volume) 78.09% nitrogen, 20.95% oxygen, 0.93% argon, 0.039% carbon dioxide. Nitrogen boils at −196 °C Oxygen boils at −183 °C Argon boils at -186.0 °C Carbon dioxide sublimes at -78.5 ºC If the air mixture is cooled to -200 ºC then theoretically all the gases are liquids. As the temperature is carefully increased then nitrogen would boil off at -196 ºC leaving the other gases as still liquid. The nitrogen thus is collected. As the temperature is slowly increased past -183 ºC the oxygen could be collected etc. Alternatively, the temperature could be slowly decreased and the solid carbon dioxide collected when the temperature drops below -78.5 ºC. Next liquid oxygen is collected at just below -183 ºC leaving the other components of air still as gases, and so on...
Is water found in carbon dioxide?
Yes, if the water is exposed to the atmosphere. If you were to check the pH of distilled water left exposed to the air, it would not be the 7 that your chemistry textbook tells you. Depending on the temperature of the water, length of exposure, etc., I have found that water's pH can be as low as 5. Why? carbon dioxide and even some nitrogen oxides slowly dissolve into the water from the air, forming carbonic acid and various nitrogen acids. So, while you won't get a free soda by leaving out a glass of water, you will have a very dilute solution of carbon dioxide..... However I do believe you are only half right.-Taisuke
What change in the water level occurs when you hold Erlenmeyer flask over a candle in a pan of water?
When you put a flask over the candle in a pan of water, the water in the pan starts to slowly rise inside the flask, and as the water slowly starts to rise, the candle slowly burns out.
Why is the phosphorus cycle slower than the nitrogen cycle?
It occurs more slowly because phosphorus rarely occurs as a gas.
What contains the elements carbon nitrogen hydrogen oxygen and phosphorus?
The protein waste product urea.Phosphorus was discovered while boiling down a cauldron full of urine, by an alchemist seeking a way to make the "philosopher's stone". He named it phosphorus because it glowed (from Greek "phos" light and "phoros" bringer), however he was unaware that it was actually slowly burning.
Why is nitrogen slowly increased?
because its weird.
What happens when a full nitrogen cylinder top is broken off?
Nitrogen slowly leaks out
What does limiting nutrient mean and example?
when a system is limited by a single nutrientthat is scare or cycles very slowly, is called limiting nutrient.Like nitrogen, phosphorus, salt, and other metals.and Vitamins are unique to a specific organisms.Sincerly, BLESSED CHiLD :)
What are facts about phosphorus?
It burns slowly in oxygen causing a glow that will not harm you. It also can be used as a fertillizer.
What part do fish in a lake play in the nitrogen cycle?
Respiration. Also, if the fish die, they slowly return the nitrogen to the air.
Why did the percentage of nitrogen slowly increase when the earth was forming?
Due to volcanoes
How and when autumn occurs?
Slowly when the summer goes away
Theory that evolutionary change occurs slowly?
Gradualism.
What are the uses of bio fertilizer?
Enrich the soil and support the soil food web are uses of bio fertilizers.Specifically, bio fertilizers are made up of nitrogen fixing bacteria and phosphate solubilizing bacteria and fungi. They enrich the soil with nitrogen and phosphorus that are in forms that can be taken in by plant roots. They release their nutrients slowly so plant roots never are overwhelmed by too much fertilizer.
How does soda get flat?
The carbon dioxide slowly comes out of it.
