How Many Molecules of Water Are Released During the Polymerization

question 61

Multiple Choice

How many molecules of water are released during the polymerization of a 20 monomer-long cellulose molecule?

• A) 10
• B) 19
• C) 20
• D) 40

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Definitions:

Pyroclastic Flow

a fast-moving current of hot gas and volcanic matter (such as ash) that moves away from a volcano during an explosive eruption.

Eruption Column

A column of gases, ash, and volcanic rock that is ejected into the atmosphere during a volcanic eruption.

Tephra

Fragmented material produced by a volcanic eruption regardless of size, composition, or emplacement mechanism.

Gas Flux

The rate of flow of gases into or out of a surface area.