<u>Answer:</u>
<u>For a:</u> Yes, he has gained weight.
<u>For b:</u> The number of onions required is 1.
<u>Explanation:</u>
We are given:
Weight of Brandon checked earlier = 183 lb
Converting this into kilograms, we use the conversion factor:
1 kg = 2.205 lb
So, 
And, weight of Brandon measured at the health club = 85.0 kg
As, the weight at the health club is more than the previous measured weight. So, Brandon has gained weight.
We are given:
Amount of diced onions a recipe calls = 125 g
Mass of 1 onion = 4 oz
Converting the mass of 1 onion to ounces, we use the conversion factor:
1 oz = 28.35 g
So, 
To calculate the number of onions, we use the equation:


Hence, the number of onions required is 1.
The overall order of a reaction is directly
related to the reaction mechanism of the reaction. The reaction mechanism is
defined by the reaction rate equation. In this case, we are given by the
equation, Rate=k. The order of this reaction is zero since the rate is
not dependent on the concentration of reactants or products.
Explanation:
Due to the positive value of the change in temperature, this is an endothermic reaction.
Since the forward reaction is endothermic, increasing the temperature increases the equilibrium constant (k).
In an equilibrium system, the position of the equilibrium will move in a way to annul the change made to the system. An increase in temperature for an endothermic reaction would favour the reaction, leading to increase in amount of products and decrease in amount of reactants.
I think your answer would be that it increased