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1. Intro to General Chemistry3h 48m
2. Atoms & Elements4h 16m
3. Chemical Reactions4h 10m
4. BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
5. BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions48m
6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions3h 53m
7. Gases3h 49m
8. Thermochemistry2h 37m
9. Quantum Mechanics2h 58m
10. Periodic Properties of the Elements3h 9m
11. Bonding & Molecular Structure3h 29m
12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory1h 57m
13. Liquids, Solids & Intermolecular Forces2h 23m
14. Solutions3h 1m
15. Chemical Kinetics2h 53m
16. Chemical Equilibrium2h 29m
17. Acid and Base Equilibrium5h 1m
18. Aqueous Equilibrium4h 47m
19. Chemical Thermodynamics1h 50m
20. Electrochemistry2h 42m
21. Nuclear Chemistry2h 36m
22. Organic Chemistry5h 7m
23. Chemistry of the Nonmetals2h 39m
24. Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds3h 16m

2. Atoms & Elements

Isotopes

General Chemistry

2. Atoms & Elements

Isotopes

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Which of the following best describes the difference between a diploid cell and a haploid cell?

A diploid cell is involved in sexual reproduction, while a haploid cell is not.

A diploid cell is smaller in size compared to a haploid cell.

A diploid cell contains one set of chromosomes, while a haploid cell contains two sets.

A diploid cell contains two sets of chromosomes, while a haploid cell contains one set.

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Understand the definitions: A diploid cell contains two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, while a haploid cell contains only one set of chromosomes.

Recognize the context: Diploid cells are typical of somatic cells in organisms that reproduce sexually, whereas haploid cells are typically gametes (sperm and egg cells).

Analyze the options: The first option incorrectly associates diploid cells solely with sexual reproduction, which is not accurate as somatic cells are also diploid.

Evaluate the second option: The size of the cell is not a defining characteristic of diploid versus haploid cells.

Confirm the correct answer: The correct distinction is that diploid cells have two sets of chromosomes, while haploid cells have one set, aligning with the last option.