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What features of the nephron allow ultrafiltration to take place in the kidneys?

The glomerulus is a knot of cappilaries inside the Bowman's capsule. The afferent arteriole (small blood vessel leading into the glomerulus) has a much larger diameter than the efferent arteriole (small bloo...
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Describe and explain the trend in reactivity of the alkali metals (Group 1)

Reactivity increases down the group. The number of electron shells increases down the group. Therefore the outer electron is further away from the nucleus. Consequently, the attraction between the outer elec...
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The price of a book is £4. In a sale the price is reduced by 30%. Work out the sale price.

The full price (100%) is £4The sale price is 30% less. So the sale price is 70% of the original price.£4 * 0.7 = £2.80
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Describe what happens to copper ions during electrolysis of copper sulphate.

Copper ions are positively charged. So they are attracted to the negative electrode. The negative electrode is called cathode.At the cathode, each copper ion gains two electrons. They are said to be reduced ...
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Describe how animals and plants are adapted to survive in dry conditions such as deserts.

Animals Have large surface area to increase loss of heat by radiation, which allows the animal to keep cool. Have reduced body fat. Body fat acts as an insulating layer preventing loss of heat from the body....
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