Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780134261928
Author: Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, W. Matthew Sattley, David A. Stahl
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 22.1, Problem 1CR
Q Which crucial step in the oxidation of copper ores is carried out by Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans? How is copper recovered from copper solutions produced by leaching?
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Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
Ch. 22.1 - What is required to oxidize CuS under anaerobic...Ch. 22.1 - What key role does Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans...Ch. 22.1 - QWhich crucial step in the oxidation of copper...Ch. 22.2 - In what oxidation state is iron in the mineral...Ch. 22.2 - Prob. 2MQCh. 22.2 - QWhich Bacteria and Archaea play a major role in...Ch. 22.3 - Which reaction, oxidation or reduction, is key to...Ch. 22.3 - Prob. 2MQCh. 22.3 - Prob. 1CRCh. 22.4 - Why do petroleum-degrading bacteria need to attach...
Ch. 22.4 - Prob. 2MQCh. 22.4 - Prob. 1CRCh. 22.5 - Prob. 1MQCh. 22.5 - What is reductive dechlorination and how does it...Ch. 22.5 - What main advantage do microbial plastics have...Ch. 22.5 - Prob. 1CRCh. 22.6 - Prob. 1MQCh. 22.6 - Prob. 2MQCh. 22.6 - Other than treated water, what are the final...Ch. 22.6 - QTrace the treatment of wastewater in a typical...Ch. 22.7 - Prob. 1MQCh. 22.7 - Why is the incomplete oxidation of ammonia useful...Ch. 22.7 - Prob. 3MQCh. 22.7 - Prob. 1CRCh. 22.8 - Prob. 1MQCh. 22.8 - What general procedures are used to reduce...Ch. 22.8 - Prob. 3MQCh. 22.8 - QIdentify (stepwise) the process of purifying...Ch. 22.9 - Prob. 1MQCh. 22.9 - Prob. 2MQCh. 22.9 - Prob. 1CRCh. 22.10 - Prob. 1MQCh. 22.10 - Prob. 2MQCh. 22.10 - Prob. 1CRCh. 22.11 - Prob. 1MQCh. 22.11 - Why is accelerated microbial corrosion of iron...Ch. 22.11 - Prob. 1CRCh. 22.12 - Prob. 1MQCh. 22.12 - Prior to better regulatory control of metal...Ch. 22.12 - Prob. 1CRCh. 22 - Acid mine drainage is in part a chemical process...Ch. 22 - Why is reduction of BOD in wastewater a primary...Ch. 22 - Prob. 3AQ
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