Interview Questions and Answers

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For carbon (C), the electron configuration is 1s² 2s² 2p², following the Aufbau principle.

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Melting ice increases entropy as the solid structure becomes more disordered.

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In an orbital, electrons must have opposite spins to obey the Pauli exclusion principle.

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A negative ΔG indicates a spontaneous reaction.

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The more accurately we measure a particle's position, the less accurately we can know its momentum, and vice versa.

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Photosynthesis is an endergonic process, absorbing sunlight to produce glucose. Cellular respiration is exergonic, releasing energy from glucose.

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Photosynthesis is a photochemical process where light energy is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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The amino acid alanine is chiral, with a central carbon bonded to four different groups (H, NH2, COOH, and a side chain).

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The more accurately we measure a particle's position, the less accurately we can know its momentum, and vice versa.