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Chemistry
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What are the different forms of elemental carbon?

Carbon can be found in different forms, with different structures and bonding.

Graphite is a structure in which each carbon atom is bonded to three other carbon atoms, to...

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Answered by Eleanor M. Chemistry tutor
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What's the difference between an aldehyde and a ketone?

Both aldehydes and ketones contain a double bond between carbon and oxygen.

Aldehydes have the double bond at the end of the molecule. T...

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Explain how a buffer solution controls pH

Equilibrium: 

BH <--> H+ + B-

alkali reacts with H+, so equilibrium shifts to right to buffer change

acid reacts with B- to form BH, so equilibrium shift...

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Answered by George S. Chemistry tutor
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How do I test for the presence of a carboxylic acid?

 

Add NaHCO3 or K2COthe reaction will produce COi.e Bubbles!

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Answered by Katie D. Chemistry tutor
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What is a chiral carbon?

A carbon atom bonded to 4 different groups.

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