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1. Which IB History Paper 2 topic covers the causes, practices, and effects of war?

✓ Topic 2

Paper 2 Topic 2 is 'Causes and effects of 20th-century wars,' and Topic 1 is 'Causes, practices, and effects of war' covering conflicts from various periods.

2. What does the term 'register' mean in the context of IB English Language and Literature?

✓ The level of formality and style of language adapted to context, audience, and purpose

Register refers to the variety of language used in a particular social situation, ranging from formal to informal, and reflects the relationship between writer and audience.

3. The IB History course at both SL and HL requires study of a minimum of how many Paper 2 world history topics?

✓ Two

Both SL and HL students must study at least two of the twelve world history topics for Paper 2 examination.

4. What value of gravitational field strength (g) is given in the IB Physics data booklet?

✓ 9.81 m/s²

The IB Physics data booklet specifies g = 9.81 m/s² as the standard acceleration due to gravity at Earth's surface.

5. In IB English Language and Literature, the Individual Oral (IO) assesses students on:

✓ An extract from a literary work and a non-literary body of work, linked to a global issue

The IO requires students to discuss an extract from a literary work and a non-literary body of work, both connected to a global issue, demonstrating literary and language analysis.

6. 3.0 moles of H20 are used to dissolve 80.0 grams of NaOH. What percentage of NaOH by moles is present in this solution?

✓ .40

First, calculate the moles of NaOH: 80.0 g / 40.00 g/mol (molar mass of NaOH) = 2.0 moles NaOH. The total moles in the solution are 2.0 moles NaOH + 3.0 moles H₂O = 5.0 moles. The mole percentage of NaOH is then (2.0 moles NaOH / 5.0 total moles) = 0.40.

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