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In an exothermic reaction, will the mass of a single molecule of each product be greater than a single molecule of each of the reactants (because they form compounds of lower energies and e=mc^2).

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This may be a dumb question bet here it goes: The uncertainty principle is a I sequence of QM theory. Would it be possible to develop a new theory that would allow for one to take the exact measurements of the position and momentum of a particle?

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Why does oxygen want to “steal” 2 electrons (totaling to 10) to fill its valence shell, when it has 8 protons? Shouldn't it be satisfied with the 8 it already has to have the proper proton/electron balance?

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The free protons in acids steal electrons from molecules. So why are acids not just considered oxidizers? Or do I have a misunderstanding of how acids work?

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If I want to polish a piece of silver (remove the oxide layer), would boiling it in water with a piece of aluminum work?

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What exactly makes a molecule/compound stable?

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Why do the whites of the eyes turn yellow during liver failure?

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Can you explain why this optical illusion works?

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How is it that cannabis smoke does not cause lung cancer, while tobacco smoke does?

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When we see a glare on something, is the object just reflecting and changing the frequency of wavelengths that we normally can't see?

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In an exothermic reaction, will the mass of a single molecule of each product be greater than a single molecule of each of the reactants (because they form compounds of lower energies and e=mc^2).	2
This may be a dumb question bet here it goes: The uncertainty principle is a I sequence of QM theory. Would it be possible to develop a new theory that would allow for one to take the exact measurements of the position and momentum of a particle?	2
Why does oxygen want to “steal” 2 electrons (totaling to 10) to fill its valence shell, when it has 8 protons? Shouldn't it be satisfied with the 8 it already has to have the proper proton/electron balance?	1
The free protons in acids steal electrons from molecules. So why are acids not just considered oxidizers? Or do I have a misunderstanding of how acids work?	1
If I want to polish a piece of silver (remove the oxide layer), would boiling it in water with a piece of aluminum work?	1
What exactly makes a molecule/compound stable?	1
Why do the whites of the eyes turn yellow during liver failure?	1
Can you explain why this optical illusion works?	1
How is it that cannabis smoke does not cause lung cancer, while tobacco smoke does?	1
When we see a glare on something, is the object just reflecting and changing the frequency of wavelengths that we normally can't see?	1