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The Unicorns are a species of [[Mystical Creature]] from the [[Course Books]]. | The Unicorns are a species of [[Mystical Creature]] from the [[Course Books]]. | ||
| − | A group of unicorns is called a | + | A group of unicorns is called a herd. They typically live in forests though were originaly native to open plains. Since the [[Age of Darkness|dark times]], unicorns have been hunted for their horns, which are called alicorns. |
| − | Like [[dragons]], unicorns have a [[Genetic Memory]] | + | Like [[dragons]], unicorns have a [[Genetic Memory]]; but every unicorn is born with the lifetime experiences of every unicorn before it, until its own birth. |
| − | Though there are numerous | + | Though there are numerous herds spread throughout the [[Known Worlds]], any individual can move between the herds at will. |
| − | The unicorns are | + | The unicorns are led, to some degree, by a [[Unicorn King|king]], who possesses great magical signficance. His horn is called the [[Unicorn King#The Sepilcorn|Sepilcorn]] and represents the 'soul' of all unicorns. |
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
| − | Unicorns | + | Unicorns often appear as a dazzling white horse with a long golden horn. This is an appearance created by enchantment, and they actually look like any other horse, but with the addition of a simple chitinous horn. |
| − | Unicorns began using the enchanted form sometime during the [[Mage Wars]] and is | + | Unicorns began using the enchanted form sometime during the [[Mage Wars]] and is most commonly believed their true form. Because the horn does not look in reality as it does on the enchanted unicorns, many true alicorns are mistaken for false ones. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Uncorns were probably created along with the [[dragons]] and were likely not uncommon during [[Antiquity]]. In the [[Age of Darkness]] they | + | Uncorns were probably created along with the [[dragons]] and were likely not uncommon during [[Antiquity]]. In the [[Age of Darkness]] they were hunted for their horns, and the [[Unicorn King]]'s horn was taken sometime around [[B.G.A.]] 2000. |
==Problem== | ==Problem== | ||
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of unicorns. Finding the species surprisingly trusting toward humans, it is naturally easy for you, | of unicorns. Finding the species surprisingly trusting toward humans, it is naturally easy for you, | ||
as a scientist, to acquire one and “study” it. After grinding its remains into a thick paste, you are | as a scientist, to acquire one and “study” it. After grinding its remains into a thick paste, you are | ||
| − | able to extract out a unique compound, which you label U. By reacting U with carbon dioxide, | + | able to extract out a unique compound, which you label 'U'. By reacting U with carbon dioxide, |
you find you can generate large amounts of pyruvate (P). Unfortunately, U also has a competing | you find you can generate large amounts of pyruvate (P). Unfortunately, U also has a competing | ||
reaction with 2 carbon dioxides that also generates a useless compound, Q. | reaction with 2 carbon dioxides that also generates a useless compound, Q. | ||
Revision as of 16:46, 10 July 2013
The Unicorns are a species of Mystical Creature from the Course Books.
A group of unicorns is called a herd. They typically live in forests though were originaly native to open plains. Since the dark times, unicorns have been hunted for their horns, which are called alicorns.
Like dragons, unicorns have a Genetic Memory; but every unicorn is born with the lifetime experiences of every unicorn before it, until its own birth.
Though there are numerous herds spread throughout the Known Worlds, any individual can move between the herds at will.
The unicorns are led, to some degree, by a king, who possesses great magical signficance. His horn is called the Sepilcorn and represents the 'soul' of all unicorns.
Appearance
Unicorns often appear as a dazzling white horse with a long golden horn. This is an appearance created by enchantment, and they actually look like any other horse, but with the addition of a simple chitinous horn.
Unicorns began using the enchanted form sometime during the Mage Wars and is most commonly believed their true form. Because the horn does not look in reality as it does on the enchanted unicorns, many true alicorns are mistaken for false ones.
History
Uncorns were probably created along with the dragons and were likely not uncommon during Antiquity. In the Age of Darkness they were hunted for their horns, and the Unicorn King's horn was taken sometime around B.G.A. 2000.
Problem
One day you are out frolicking and, to your utter amazement, you stumble upon a hidden colony of unicorns. Finding the species surprisingly trusting toward humans, it is naturally easy for you, as a scientist, to acquire one and “study” it. After grinding its remains into a thick paste, you are able to extract out a unique compound, which you label 'U'. By reacting U with carbon dioxide, you find you can generate large amounts of pyruvate (P). Unfortunately, U also has a competing reaction with 2 carbon dioxides that also generates a useless compound, Q. The following rate laws are found:
Assuming you start with [U] = .5 M and [CO2] = .9M (don’t think too hard about how you dissolved the gas that well), find the rate of production of pyruvate.
