At the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in New Hampshire, How

question 29

Multiple Choice

At the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in New Hampshire, how did large amounts of energy leave the decomposer food web?

• A) Energy was lost through incomplete decomposition.
• B) Detritus was sublimated by increased solar radiation.
• C) Large numbers of decomposers emigrated from the area.
• D) Detritus was washed away into streams during heavy rain.

Distinguish between different types of chemical reactions involving lipids.

Explain the process and significance of saponification.

Understand the chemical basis of soaps' cleaning action and their interaction with hard water.

Describe the structure and function of various lipids including fats, oils, phospholipids, and sterols.

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Definitions:

Hydrofluoric Acid

A highly corrosive acid made of hydrogen and fluorine that is used in various industrial processes.

Sodium Hydroxide

A highly caustic metallic base and alkali salt, used in many industrial processes, often known as lye or caustic soda.

Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate

A chemical compound also known as baking soda, with formula NaHCO3, often used in cooking, cleaning, and neutralizing acids.

Sodium Carbonate

A white, water-soluble salt used widely in manufacturing glass, soaps, and detergents, and as a water softener.