William Jordan

City: Cambridge, MA
University: Harvard University

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Thank You For Arguing Vocabulary – Flashcards
16 Jan 2018 Flashcards

question accismus answer The figure of coyness (“Oh, you shouldn’t have.”) question ad hominem answer In an argument, this is an attack on the person’s character rather than on the opponent’s ideas. It comes from the Latin meaning “against the man.” question adianoeta answer The figure of hidden meaning. (“I’m sure you wanted to do […]

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AP Human Geography Chapter 1: Test Review – Flashcards
16 Jan 2018 Flashcards

question What map scale would a cartographer choose if one inch of road on a map represents 54,000 inches on the ground? A. 54,000:1 B. 1:54,000 C. 24,000: 1 D. 1:24,000 answer B. 1:54,000 question Which is the correct written scale that describes the relation between map and Earth distances in words? A. 1 foot […]

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Determinative Bacteriology Exam Test – Flashcards
14 Jan 2018 Flashcards

question Corynebacterium answer •Gram positive, straight or slightly curved, thin rods that are slightly tapered or have “club ends”. •Various arrangements, “Chinese letter”  •1883 Klebs described the strain  •1884 Loeffler proved it caused diphtheria                         •Genus contains: –Gram positive, straight or slightly curved thin rods […]

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Chapters 1,3,4&5 – Flashcards
12 Jan 2018 Flashcards

question Bacteria answer Prokaryotic, single celled organisms with cell walls containing peptidoglycan. The organisms reproduce by binary fission where one cell divides into two equal daughter cells. They use organic chemicals, inorganic chemicals, or photosynthesis for energy. question Prokarotes answer from Greek work meaning prenucleus. Include both bacteria and archaea question Bacillus answer rodlike question […]

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Chapter 1 Psych Terms – Flashcards
11 Jan 2018 Flashcards

question Psychology answer the scientific study of behavior and mental processes question behavior answer includes all of our outword or overt actions and reactions example: talking, facial expressions, movement question mental processes answer all internal, covert (hidden) activity of our minds example: thinking, feeling, remembering question description answer observing a behavior and noting everything about […]

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Chapter 12.1 study guide biology for quiz – Flashcards
10 Jan 2018 Flashcards

question An organism trapped in tree resin that hardens after being buried. answer Amber preserved fossils question An impression is left in sediment, and minerals fill the impression in, recreating the original shape of the organism. answer Natural Cast. question Fossils that record the activity of an organism. Examples include nests, burrows, imprints of leaves, […]

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1,3,8-p-Menthatriene C10H14 structure – Flashcards
09 Jan 2018 Flashcards

Molecular Formula C10H14 Average mass 134.218 Da Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 196.6±7.0 °C at 760 mmHg Flash Point 54.6±13.0 °C Molar Refractivity 45.0±0.3 cm3 Polarizability 17.8±0.5 10-24cm3 Surface Tension 27.6±3.0 dyne/cm Molar Volume 154.6±3.0 cm3 Experimental data Predicted – ACD/Labs Predicted – EPISuite Predicted – ChemAxon Experimental Physico-chemical Properties Experimental Boiling Point: 5 °C […]

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ESWS Naval History – Flashcards
09 Jan 2018 Flashcards

question What is the Sailor’s Creed? answer I AM A UNITED STATES SAILOR. I WILL SUPPORT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND I WILL OBEY THE ORDERS OF THOSE APPOINTED OVER ME. I REPRESENT THE FIGHTING SPIRIT OF THE NAVY AND THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE ME TO DEFEND FREEDOM […]

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Airframe Ch 8 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power Systems – Flashcards
08 Jan 2018 Flashcards

question What materials form the bases of the three types of hydraulic fluids? answer Vegetable, mineral, and phosphate-esters. JSAT 8-7 question What colors denote mineral-based and phosphate-ester-based fluids? answer Mineral based fluids are red and phosphate-ester based fluids are light purple. JSAT 8-7 question what are the results of exposing lacquers, oil-based paint, plastic resins, […]

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UNII:N603804P52 C6H10O structure – Flashcards
06 Jan 2018 Flashcards

Molecular Formula C6H10O Average mass 98.143 Da Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 141.6±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg Flash Point 36.7±0.0 °C Molar Refractivity 27.9±0.3 cm3 Polarizability 11.1±0.5 10-24cm3 Surface Tension 28.8±3.0 dyne/cm Molar Volume 105.2±3.0 cm3 Experimental data Predicted – ACD/Labs Predicted – EPISuite Predicted – ChemAxon Experimental Physico-chemical Properties Experimental Melting Point: -58 °C […]

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The Crucible Act 4 Questions – Flashcards
05 Jan 2018 Flashcards

question Why has Reverend Hale returned to Salem? answer Help those who are accused, save themselves question What is Reverend Hale advising the condemned to do? answer To confess their crimes and save their lives question What does Reverend Parris reveal about his niece Abigail? answer She has left and taken his money question What […]

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Ap Human Geography Chapter 12 Test Questions – Flashcards
05 Jan 2018 Flashcards

question Service answer any activity that fulfills a human want or need and returns money to those who provide it question close link between services and settlements because answer services are located in settlements question settlement answer permanent collection of buildings where people reside, work, and obtain services; range in size from tiny rural to […]

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Chap 17 – BYU – Flashcards
04 Jan 2018 Flashcards

question Active immunization answer administration of a vaccine so that the patient actively mounts a protective immune response question Passive immunization answer individual acquires immunity through the transfer of antibodies formed by an immune individual or animal question History of Immunization answer • The Chinese noticed that children who recovered from smallpox did not contract […]

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1-Penten-3-one C5H8O structure – Flashcards
03 Jan 2018 Flashcards

Molecular Formula C5H8O Average mass 84.116 Da Density 0.8±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 104.3±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg Flash Point -6.7±0.0 °C Molar Refractivity 25.0±0.3 cm3 Polarizability 9.9±0.5 10-24cm3 Surface Tension 22.6±3.0 dyne/cm Molar Volume 103.3±3.0 cm3 Experimental data Predicted – ACD/Labs Predicted – EPISuite Predicted – ChemAxon Predicted – Mcule Experimental Physico-chemical Properties Experimental Boiling […]

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Nicardipine C26H29N3O6 structure – Flashcards
03 Jan 2018 Flashcards

Molecular Formula C26H29N3O6 Average mass 479.525 Da Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 603.4±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg Flash Point 318.7±31.5 °C Molar Refractivity 130.0±0.3 cm3 Polarizability 51.5±0.5 10-24cm3 Surface Tension 48.8±3.0 dyne/cm Molar Volume 389.8±3.0 cm3 Experimental data Predicted – ACD/Labs Predicted – EPISuite Predicted – ChemAxon Experimental Physico-chemical Properties Experimental Melting Point: 137 °C […]

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5th Grade – Social Studies, Chapter 7 – The Southern Colonies – Flashcards
02 Jan 2018 Flashcards

question Indentured Servant answer A person who agreed to work for another person without pay for a certain period of time in exchange for passage to North America or to pay off a debt question Slave answer A person usually of African origin, often sold like property to another person to work for no pay. […]

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Trihydroxy-?3-chlorane H3ClO3 structure – Flashcards
01 Jan 2018 Flashcards

Molecular Formula H3ClO3 Average mass 86.475 Da Density Boiling Point Flash Point Molar Refractivity Polarizability Surface Tension Molar Volume Predicted – ACD/Labs Predicted – EPISuite Predicted – ChemAxon Predicted data is generated using the ACD/Labs Percepta Platform – PhysChem Module Density: Boiling Point: Vapour Pressure: Enthalpy of Vaporization: Flash Point: Index of Refraction: Molar Refractivity: […]

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Block 1 Heywood 1-4 – Flashcards
30 Dec 2017 Flashcards

question (4) LM methods answer bright-field, phase-contrast, Nomarski differential-interference contrast, dark-field microscopy question (5) TEM specimens must be stained using… answer heavy metal atoms, such as osmium, lead, uranium, tungsten and gold question osmium tetroxide answer binds to double bonds between carbon atoms in lipids question uranyl acetate answer binds to nucleic acids, so stains […]

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TlTS – Flashcard
29 Dec 2017 Flashcards

question public opinion answer citizens attitudes about political issues, leaders, institutions, and events, when aggregates together are known as question what people want answer preferences reflect question beliefs reflect what people know, preferences reflect what people want answer what is the difference between preferences and beliefs? question NYSE answer what is NOT a major source […]

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Titanium dioxide O2Ti structure – Flashcards
28 Dec 2017 Flashcards

Molecular Formula O2Ti Average mass 79.866 Da Density Boiling Point Flash Point Molar Refractivity Polarizability Surface Tension Molar Volume Experimental data Predicted – ACD/Labs Predicted – ChemAxon Experimental Physico-chemical Properties Experimental Melting Point: 1830-1850 °C Alfa Aesar 1830-1850 °C Alfa Aesar 10897, 14631, 40458, 42648, 42681, 43047, 44375 1892 °C FooDB FDB014837 Experimental Boiling Point: […]

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Chapters 7 & 8 LOTF SG – Flashcards
28 Dec 2017 Flashcards

question What does Simon say to Ralph? answer They will make it back to where they came from. question What sarcastic remark does Ralph have in response? answer Ralph asks if Simon has a ship in his pocket. question What is discouraging Ralph in regard to being rescued? answer Ralph doesn’t think they will not […]

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Chapter 7 test – Flashcards
27 Dec 2017 Flashcards

question What are sex chromosomes? answer chromosomes that determine sex of an organism question What are autosomes? answer Any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome. question How is a carrier different from a person who has a genetic disorder? answer They don’t have the disease but they can pass it on. question What are […]

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