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• The flash of light from lightning is a form of electromagnetic radiation, and as such, it travels at the speed of light.
• It is denoted by the letter c.

It is equal to:

• 3 x 10^8 meters per second (m/s) in scientific notation.
• 300,000 kilometers per second (km/s) in metric units.
• 186,282 miles per second (mi/s) in imperial units

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• Sound waves in solvents (like liquids) travel as longitudinal waves, where particles vibrate parallel to the direction of wave propagation.
• These are a type of mechanical wave, requiring a medium to travel.

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• Tritium, also known as superheavy hydrogen.
• It has 1 proton and 2 neutrons in its atomic nucleus.

Additional information:

• Protium (¹H) → 1 proton, 0 neutrons
• Deuterium (²H) → 1 proton, 1 neutron

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The K orbit, also known as the first electron shell.

• It can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.

The L orbit, also known as the second electron shell.

• It can hold a maximum of 8 electrons.

The M orbit, also known as the third electron shell.

• It can hold a maximum of 18 electrons.

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• The mass number (A) is the sum of protons and neutrons present in the nucleus of an atom.
• It is a measure of the total number of nucleons (protons and neutrons) in the nucleus.
• It helps determine the atomic mass and distinguishes isotopes of an element.

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• Halazone tablets are used to purify drinking water by killing bacteria and pathogens.
• Commonly used in emergencies, military, or travel situations where safe water is unavailable.
• Halazone tablets can purify 1 liter of water in about 5–10 minutes.

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• About 97.5% of the water on Earth is saltwater, found in oceans, seas, and salt lakes.
• The remaining 2.5% is freshwater, found in rivers, lakes, wetlands, and underground aquifers.

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• Cat and Dog is/are a secondary consumer.
• Because they eats primary consumers (herbivores).
• Like mice, birds, and rabbits.

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• Stomata are tiny pores on the surface of leaves that allow gas exchange (CO₂ in, O₂ out).
• They play a key role in photosynthesis and transpiration.
• Number per leaf: Thousands, varies by plant

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• The olfactory bulb is a structure in the brain responsible for processing smells detected by the nose.
• It receives signals from olfactory receptor neurons and sends them to other brain regions for interpretation.
• Location: underside of the frontal lobe of the brain

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