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A chemist synthesised two solutions A and B, they know one solution is an aldehyde and the other a ketone. Suggest how the chemist could identify which is which and describe any observations they would make

Tollens reagent could be used to identify the the solutions A and B, as the aldehyde solution will oxidise to a carboxylic acid and a ‘silver mirror’ will be observed. Ketones cannot be oxidised further a...

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As soon as you can, write down the points that you can think of so you don't forget them later on and then take a minute to think of all the possible scenes or quotes you remember that could relate to the...

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Although it can be argued that the Electoral College protects the voice of small population states, preventing places such as Wyoming from having their votes swept aside by giants such as Texas and Califo...

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Explore the presentation of women in Othello.

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What is the difference between skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle?

skeletal muscle is controlled by somatic innervation, which means it is controlled voluntarily. It is attached to bones, the extrinsic muscles of the eye, abdomen wall and the diaphragm. Contraction of sk...

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