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Chemistry
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What is mass spectrometry and how does it work?

In Chemistry we need to know the structures of the molecules we make and work with. We use spectroscopy to work out the shapes of these molecules. Mass spectrometry is one type of spectroscopy and weighs ...

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Answered by Jessica C. Chemistry tutor
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What is the name of the mechanism where bromoethane is produced from ethene?

Electrophilic Addition

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Answered by Cam D. Chemistry tutor
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The lattice enthalpies of calcium oxide and magnesium oxide are different. Comment on this difference.

Differences in size of an ionic lattice are directly linked to differences in how exothermic the lattice enthalpy of a salt is. 

Mg2+ has a smaller radius than Ca2+  and thus ...

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Answered by Javier E. Chemistry tutor
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Why do the atomic radii of the elements decrease across a period on the periodic table.

It may seem counterintuative that as the elemets' atomic numbers increase their atomic radii decrease. This is due to the increased electrostatic attraction (coulombic interaction) between nucleus and val...

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Answered by Daniel H. Chemistry tutor
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A solution of ethanoic acid in water has a concentration of 3 g/dm^3. Given that the pKa of ethanoic acid is 4.76, calculate the pH of this solution.

Key facts to be noted by student:

Molar mass of ethanoic acid = 60 g/mol.

pKa = -log(Ka)

pH =-log([H+])

Concentration of acid solution = 3/60 =...

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Answered by Tim C. Chemistry tutor
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