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Use the concept of electronegativity to justify why the acid strengths of ethanedioic acid and ethanoic acid are different.

This is a long answer (6 mark) question, which means you need to demonstrate your written communication of scientific ideas. The first thing I would do in a question is identify the key words. Firstly, elect...
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How do I get better at organic synthesis?

I don't think i've ever taught an A-level chemistry student that hasn't said this at some point. Because it is the part of chemsitry (in my opinion) that seems the most daunting. I generally wait until towar...
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Define the term standard electrode potential

The standard electrode potential is the electromotive force of a half-cell compared to that of a hydrogen half-cell under standard conditions. Standard conditions: Temperature=298K, Pressure=100kPa; all solu...
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Which of the following shows the formation of the intermediate in the mechanism for the reaction between ethene and bromine?

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Discuss the reactivity benzene, chlorobenzene, toluene and phenol in electrophillic aromatic substitution

Phenol > Toluene > Benzene > Chlorobenzene. The reactivity of the ring is dependant on how electron rich it is, as this determines the extent to which the (positively charged) electrophile can attac...
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