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How do you find local recycling calendars?

The city of Bristol, Connecticut, provides Recycle Reminder calendars by recycling routes. Access the recycling page by going to Ci.Bristol.ct.us and then clicking first on the Departments link, then on Public Works, then on Services and finally on Recycle Calendars. The calendars include A and B routes for Monday through Friday, and you can click on the route links to see collection days. You can also look up your street to see your recycle route.\nThe website of the Borough of Metuchen provides several recycling calendars for different months of the current year. Go to MetuchennNJ.Org, hover..

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Is chlorine bleach an acid or base?

Chlorine bleach is only safe to use because it so basic. When chlorine is mixed with water, the hypochlorite ion is in equilibrium with chlorine gas. However, if the pH is lowered, as when the bleach is mixed with an acid, the hydrogen and oxygen atoms in the hypochlorite ion form water molecules with the extra hydrogen ions. The result is the formation of chlorine gas, which is toxic to humans.

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What is semi-conservative replication?

Semi-conservative replication begins when DNA consisting of two strands of complementary genetic information separates. Once this separation is accomplished, complements to each old strand of DNA form and take the place of the sides that are missing.\nSemi-conservative replication takes place during the stage of the cell life cycle called S phase. S phase is preceded by a stage of growth in which the cell makes proteins necessary to perform replication. Once the DNA is replicated, the cell goes through another growth phase before it begins division.\nDivision of the replicated DNA occurs durin..

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What is inside a Duracell battery?

The cathode, a carbon and manganese dioxide mixture, is a sleeve that surrounds the anode core, separated by a thin layer. Power is generated from the chemical reaction of the anode and electrolyte, transferred along the negative terminal of the cell by means of a brass spike inserted into the core. The cathode attached to the negative terminal then pushes this current out through the positive terminal at the top of the battery.

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What type of animals live in grasslands?

Temperate grasslands are found in places such as North America and Russia. The grasslands of North America are home to animals such as buffalo, coyotes, mice, deer and rabbits. Russia's grasslands are home to polecats and weasels. Temperate grasslands are less diverse than tropical grasslands because they receive much less rain. Short grasses that measure a few inches in height characterize the temperate grasslands. The grass that grazing animals feed on thrives during the warm seasons and goes dormant during the winter.\nTropical grasslands are found in Africa, Australia, South America a..

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What is the difference between simple and stratified epithelium?

The epithelium is one of the four major tissues in the body. It is made up of cells that are usually arranged in sheets or tubules that are connected to the underlying basement membrane. The epithelium serves as a covering for a number of internal and external surfaces of the body, and it can form glandular structures.\nDifferent types of epithelia are classified according to the shape of the cells and whether or not the cells are layered. A simple epithelium may also appear as stratified and this type is classified as "pseudostratified epithelium." The cells that make up the epithelium are cl..

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How do you know if it is going to snow?

Meteorologists find it more difficult to predict the amount of snowfall a storm brings. The computer models predict the amount of moisture the storm should bring, but snow varies greatly in density. If the moisture levels are high, flakes tend to be larger and wetter, but they are smaller and drier when they form in dry weather. According to CNN, snow is one of the most difficult weather occurrences to predict accurately.\nHumans have had a long interest in predicting the severity of the upcoming winter. In societies where people must depend on the food they store and preserve to last through ..

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How many pints are there in one gallon?

Since 1 pint contains 96 teaspoons and 32 tablespoons, 1 gallon contains 768 teaspoons and 256 tablespoons. One pint equals 16 fluid ounces, and 1 gallon equals 128 fluid ounces. One pint equals 2 cups, so 1 gallon equals 16 cups. Two pints make up 1 quart, and 4 quarts make up 1 gallon. One U.S. gallon is equal to 3.79 liters.

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Which are the Jovian planets?

Some common characteristics shared by Jovian planets are that they are the farthest planets from the sun, have small cores and atmospheres composed of layers of different gases, including hydrogen, helium, methane and ammonia. These planets also have many moons and rings.Jupiter has the most moons with 50 confirmed moons and others that are unconfirmed. Ganymede is Jupiter's biggest moon. Saturn has 53 and nine unconfirmed moons. Uranus has 27 moons, and Neptune has 13.

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Where do you buy sodium bisulfate?

Sodium bisulfate has many uses. It lowers the pH level of swimming pools and is an important ingredient in many cleaning products, especially those that remove hard water mineral deposits. It also kills fungi and has antimicrobial properties, according to About.com.\nSodium bisulfate must never be combined with other cleaning chemicals, as dangerous reactions may occur, states Maintex.com.\nSodium bisulfate irritates the skin and eyes, and causes nausea and vomiting when ingested in excessive quantities. However, small amounts appear in certain medicines and nutritional supplements.

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