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explain what an enantiomer is

an enantiomer is two molecules that are mirror images of each other, the best way to visualise it is to draw the molecule in a tetrahedral shape around the central carbon atom, then draw a line down the page...
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What is the difference between ionic and metallic bonding?

Ionic compounds are made up of charged atomic or molecular ions, the attraction between the oppositely charged ions holds the compound together. They don't conduct electricity, are soluble in water. In metal...
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Can you explain the trend in ionisation energy across the periodic table?

Simply put, it is down to the attraction between positive and negative particles. The protons within the nucleus of an atom make the nucleus 'positive'. In contrast, electrons are 'negative'. If you imagine ...
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Explain the term 'homologous series'

A homologous series refers to a group of chemical compounds which share the same functional group, but vary in another sense, such as by the length of the alkyl chain to which the functionality is attached (...
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What is the mechanism for the nucleophilic substitution of a halogenoalkane?

A halogenoalkane is a saturated hydrocarbon chain with a halogen atom (F, Cl, Br or I) attached to a carbon instead of a hydrogen. Halogens have a greater electronegativity than carbon. This means they draw ...
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