Explanation

The slowest elementary step in a reaction mechanism is called the rate-determining step.

It controls the overall reaction rate, as faster steps cannot proceed faster than this limiting step.

Explanation

Explanation

An equilibrium constant expression can be applied to an aqueous solution of table salt.

An equilibrium constant expression is used for reversible reactions where the concentrations of reactants and products reach a constant state.

Table salt (sodium chloride) dissociates into Na+ and Cl- ions in water, and this dissociation can be considered a reversible reaction. Thus, the equilibrium constant can be applied to this system. 

Explanation

 A buffer is a solution that resists change in its pH. 

A buffer solution is composed of a weak acid and its conjugate base (or a weak base and its conjugate acid).

When a small amount of a strong acid or base is added to a buffer,

The added ions react with the components of the buffer to maintain a relatively constant pH. 

Explanation

If one mole of gaseous hydrogen is mixed with one mole of gaseous iodine in an empty container, then with time, the forward reaction decreases

Because as the reaction proceeds, the concentration of hydrogen and iodine decreases, leading to a slower rate of forward reaction, while the reverse reaction starts to increase until equilibrium is reached.

Explanation

The proper term for "X" is Plane of symmetry.

A plane of symmetry is an imaginary plane that divides a crystal into two halves, where each half is the mirror image of the other.

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Explanation

Crystals in which lattice points are occupied by metal ions are a) Ionic crystals. 

Ionic crystals are formed by the electrostatic attraction between positively charged metal cations and negatively charged anions.

These ions are arranged in a regular lattice structure. 

Explanation

A liquid crystal is a state of matter that exhibits properties of both liquids and crystals.

It requires the molecules to have a specific structure, often long and rigid, to form ordered phases.

While soap can form structures similar to liquid crystals when mixed with water (forming micelles), pure soap is not a liquid crystal.

The other options listed, DNA, cholesteryl format, and engine oil, can all exhibit liquid crystal properties under certain conditions. 

Explanation

Methylamine and hydrogen peroxide are liquids due to Hydrogen bonding. 

Hydrogen bonding is a strong type of intermolecular force

That occurs when a hydrogen atom is bonded to a highly electronegative atom 

Like oxygen, nitrogen, or fluorine. In methylamine (CH3NH2)

The nitrogen atom has a lone pair of electrons and can form hydrogen bonds with other methylamine molecules.

Similarly, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) has hydrogen atoms bonded to oxygen atoms, allowing for hydrogen bonding.

These strong hydrogen bonds hold the molecules together in the liquid state.