Most Popular Homework Questions
The bunsen burner was invented by Robert Bunsen, German chemist and physicist, 1811 - 1899.
What are 10 uses of lipids?
Lipids have many uses indeed. Here are some example uses of lipids for you: - to store energy...
What are the characteristics of a good leader?
Interesting question. Many leaders would no doubt benefit from reflecting on this question with...
What's the difference between a plant cell and an animal cell?
Examiners like to ask about cells and the difference between plant and animal cells. Therefore...
What is an adverb?
An adverb is simply a word that adds information to a verb or an adjective that is used elsewhere...
What is photosynthesis?
If you learn just one thing before your biology exam it is a good bet to make it...
Who invented the seed drill?
A classic history GCSE question. The answer is that the seed drill was invented by a certain...
What are useful Spanish phrases to use in a GCSE exam?
There are many useful phrases to use at GCSE Spanish. A good recommendation would be to compose...
Could you define sensory, short-term and long-term memory and provide examples. What is intelligence, how do we measure it and how important is it?
Short-term memory are things that we remember and then quickly forget a few minutes...
Name 3 diffierent ways that the size of a business can be measured
There are many possible measures of the size of a business. It depends what you are looking...
What does DNA stand for?
DNA is an acronym and thus acts as a clue for what it stands for. It is important to learn what...
What does 'quo vadis' mean?
It means 'where are you going?'
What is the weather like in the himalayas?
It tends to be cold in the himalayas due to how high up they are.
How should I prepare for a maths exam?
Good question! To prepare for maths exam is different to other exams. Whereas with those you...
Which part of a bunsen burner is hottest?
The hottest part is just above the tip of the primary flame, and can get to about 1500C - that's...
What colour flame does sodium produce?
Sodium burns with a bright orange flame.
What is mitosis?
Mitosis is a strictly defined biological process. Therefore it is worth learning the definition...
What is a tangent?
A tangent is a line that touches the edge of another object like a circle. Thus the phrase in...
What is a conjunction?
A conjunction is just a joining word, its purpose is to connect and bring sentences, words and...
What is an arpeggio?
This is a musical term with a precise definition therefore it is best just to learn the...
What is the reaction for photosynthesis?
The actual reaction of photosynthesis is quite complicated and takes place in several sub...
When should you use an apostrophe?
An apostrophe is used to show possession. Thus if the chair is mine, then it is Fred's...
What is the difference between bits and bytes?
A common question at GCSE computing will be about bits and bytes, and the difference with regard...
What is a parabola?
A parabola is a mathematical shape that you often see on a graph and is where you get an arch by...
Andy watched a football game on tv from 12:30 p.m to 4:00 p.m.for how long did andy watch tv?
3 and a half hours
When was the industrial revolution?
It is hard to give the exact dates of the industrial revolution, but this was when Britain changed...
What colour flame does barium produce?
Barium burns with a light green flame - apple green like the colour of this site!
Do veins carry oxygenated or de-oxygenated blood?
Veins carry de-oxygenated blood. This contrasts with arteries, which carry oxygenated...
What is osmosis?
Osmosis is a common process in cells. And you need to know about it because examiners love to...
What is a self-fulfilling prophecy?
A self fulfilling prophecy is where someone believes something so strongly that they actually make...
How many states are there in America?
If you are ever in any doubt as to this, just think of the famous song Hawaii 5-0! The answer is...
Is there life on other planets?
This is an intriguing question, one that captures the imagination of many and leads them into...
What is ionic bonding?
Ionic bonding is that which occurs between a metal and a non-metal, whereby electrons are shared to...
What is covalent bonding?
This is the bonding that happens between two non-metals, for instance O2 has two oxygen molecules...
What reaction produces nylon?
Hexamethylenediamine and sebacoyl chloride react to produce a form of nylon known as 6-10 Nylon, in...
Which is the largest planet?
The largest planet in the solar system is Jupiter. In fact Jupiter is as big as all the other...
What colour flame does potassium produce?
Potassium burns with an attractive lilac (light purple) flame.
Where did the spanish language come from?
The Spanish language comes mainly from Latin. As such it is called a romantic...
What colour flame does calcium produce?
Calcium has a brick red flame.
What causes erosion?
Erosion is caused by the action of one substance on another, and usually happens over long periods...
Which is the smallest planet?
Pluto is easily the smallest. It is a tiny ball of rock and the most distant planet from the sun...
What is a Luddite?
A Luddite has entered the vernacular as someone who is generically set in the past or mistrusts...
What colour flame does copper produce?
Copper has a greenish blue flame.
What does RNA stand for?
RNA stands for RiboNucleic Acid. This is what is known as a chemical that is polynucleotide. You...
What colour flame does lead produce?
Lead has a blue white flame when burnt.
How does the story of battle between Michael and Lucifer symbolise what life is?
This great battle in heaven symbolises really the battle of good and evil, the struggle between...
If a cell loses the ability to catalyze a chemical reaction, this loss indicates a malfunction of what - polysaccharides, enzymes. fats or glycerol?
The answer here is enzymes. That's because enzymes are used as chemical catalysts in a...
Which planets are gas giants?
The so-called gas giant planets are as follows: Jupiter, which is the biggest Saturn, the next...
What is momentum the product of?
The answer is in the question, or at least a clue to it. In this context, product means ' the...
What is supply and demand?
Supply and demand is what drives economics and drives markets. It is a fundamental force that is...