In this task, you are given a question and answer for that. The answer will fill in the blank or will complete the unfinished question. Your task is to provide an explanation based on the given question or fill-in-the-blank statement, and answer.

Q: Question: While in the lab, Sharon and Joe were testing alkenes; Sharon's alkenes were much larger than Joe's. The melting point of Sharon's alkenes will be _____ than Joe's. 
 Answer: lower

A: Larger alkenes have lower boiling and melting points.
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Q: Question: Dana wants the gas to move with as little energy as possible so the particles can move slowly. Dana will then do this to the gas 
 Answer: cool

A: If the gas is heated, the particles will move faster as they gain more energy.
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Q: Question: As we go closer to shore, we normally will encounter _____ dissolved nutrients. 
 Answer: more

A:
Therefore, water nearer shore usually contains more dissolved nutrients than water farther from shore.
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