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Chemistry
A Level

How do mass spectrometers work?

A mass spectrometer is a piece of lab equipment used to measure the relative atomic masses of atoms and molecules. It is widely used to identify substances in the lab.

The process is ofte...

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Answered by George B. Chemistry tutor
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What is Effective Nuclear Charge?

Effective Nuclear Charge is the net positive nuclear charge experienced by a valence electron orbiting the positively charged nucleus in an atom. Effective nuclear charge is redcued by:

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Without a catalyst, an alkene will react with bromine while benzene will not. Why is this?

The pi-bonds in benzene are delocalised over the entire ring, while in an alkene the pi-bonds are only delocalised over two carbon atoms. This means that benzene has a lower charge denisity than an alk...

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Answered by Jack T. Chemistry tutor
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How do I calculate the percentage by mass of a metal within an impure substance?

For this question we will look at Sodium Sulphite (Na2SO3) and its titration against Potassium Permanganate (KMnO4). This requires acidic conditions.

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What is the basis of an NMR spectrum?

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) is a spectroscopic technique used to detect certain nuclei in a molecule.

1H and 13C are the most commonly identified nuclei , howev...

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Answered by Joanna T. Chemistry tutor
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