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It was once believed that lactic acid build-up was the cause of muscle fatigue. The assumption was lactic acid had a “pickling” effect on muscles, inhibiting their ability to contract. Though the impact of lactic acid on performance is now uncertain, it may assist or hinder muscle fatigue.
| Shell | Subshell | Total Number of Electrons in Shell |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Shell (K) | 1s | 2 |
| 2nd Shell (L) | 2s, 2p | 2 + 6 = 8 |
| 3rd Shell (M) | 3s, 3p, 3d | 2 + 6 + 10 = 18 |
| 4th Shell (N) | 4s, 4p, 4d, 4f | 2 + 6 + 10 + 14 = 32 |
Myology is the medical specialty concerned with the study of the structure, function, and diseases and disorders of muscles.
Calcium builds bones and teeth; activates enzymes throughout the body; helps regulate blood pressure; and helps muscles to contract, nerves to send messages, and blood to clot.
Rubidium is an element developed by Robert Bunson and Gustav Kirchhoff.
The name comes from the Latin word rubidus, which means dark red.
When rubidium burns, it turns reddish violet. The element was discovered by Robert Benson and Gustav Kirschoff.
Electrolysis is the process by which a substance absorbs electricity and decomposes.
Electrolytes are substances that undergo chemical reactions during the passage of electricity, e.g. Sodium chloride, copper sulphate, silver nitrate. Acids, alkalis, and salts are electrolytes in molten and aqueous solutions.
The rods connected to the poles of the battery that transmit electricity to the electrolytes are called electrodes.
Electrochemical cells are systems that generate electricity through chemical reactions.
Electroplating – The process of using electricity to form a thin coating of other metals on a metal object.