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The reason you heat the test tube before weighing it is because of the residual moisture on the test tube itself. The weight of the glass itself will not change, but if there is moisture inside the tube, it could distort your readings. Therefore, you heat the test tube to evaporate any moisture remaining in the test tube to get an accurate weight measurement.

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Why do sample should be keep in dark place for 30minutes in determination of iodine value?

Samples are kept in the dark for 30 minutes in the determination of iodine value to prevent the oxidation of unsaturated fats by light. Exposure to light can cause the fats in the sample to undergo photooxidation, which can result in inaccurate measurement of the iodine value.


How long can you keep urine sample if it is for kidney testing if held in a plastic container?

A urine sample for kidney testing can typically be kept in a plastic container at room temperature for up to 24 hours. It should be securely sealed and stored in a cool, dark place to prevent contamination or deterioration of the sample. If the sample cannot be tested within 24 hours, it is recommended to refrigerate it or use a preservative to maintain its integrity.


How would you prepare a sample of pure dry ammonium nitrate?

To prepare a sample of pure dry ammonium nitrate, dissolve ammonium nitrate in water to form a saturated solution, then allow the solution to cool and crystallize. Filter and dry the resulting crystals to obtain pure dry ammonium nitrate.


From the thermal decomposition of copper carbonate how can you use conservation of mass to measure the amount of carbon dioxide produced?

By weighing the initial amount of copper carbonate before the reaction and the final mass of the products after the reaction, you can measure the loss in mass which corresponds to the amount of carbon dioxide produced. Since mass is conserved in a chemical reaction, the lost mass must be equal to the mass of carbon dioxide released during the decomposition.


Who was the first solo rap artist to go platinum?

LL Cool J was the first solo rap artist to achieve platinum status with his album "Bigger and Deffer" released in 1987.

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Why has North Carolina been called natures sample case?

cause its cool


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because it is cool


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why would you want to know that? I don't know what he weighs and I'm Tre Cool's biggest fan.


What is the average weigh of a full grown male boxer?

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Does breakfast make you lose weight?

no but a cool fact is that you weigh less in the morning


Why should you let the inoculating loop cool first before and after using it?

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