In the Northern Hemisphere, Currents Tend to Flow in a Clockwise

question 82

True/False

In the northern hemisphere, currents tend to flow in a clockwise direction around the ocean basins.

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Definitions:

Phenoxide Ion

The phenoxide ion is a negatively charged ion (an anion) formed when phenol loses a hydrogen ion (H+), characterized by a phenyl group (C6H5) bound to an oxygen atom carrying a negative charge.

Cyclohexanol

A secondary alcohol with the formula C6H11OH, characterized by a six-member ring structure, and used as a precursor in the production of nylon.

Proton Transfer

The movement of a proton (H+) from one molecule to another, a fundamental process in many chemical and biological reactions.

Sodium Hydroxide

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