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Explain trend in why the ionisation energies increase across the period

As we travel along the period the nuclear charge increases, this increases the grip the nuclei of the atom has on the electrons. As they are on the same period they experience almost the exactly the same ele...
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Answered by Patrick J. • Chemistry tutor
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How do I differentiate?

If we have the curve y=x 3 +3x 2 -7x+5, to differentiate it we firstly multiply x by its power, and then reduce the power by one.Therefore x 3 will differentiate to 3x 2 , 3x 2 will go to 6x and -7x will go ...
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Can you explain the difference between structure and agency?

The debate between structure and agency is fundamental to sociological, anthropological and political theory. But it's also key to how we interpret everyday life. Essentially, it's all down to what shapes in...
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Answered by Timothy S. • Sociology tutor
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Outline what is meant by 'identification' within the Social Learning Theory. Give an example.

An individual may identify with those who they see as role models. For example, a young child may idealise the actions and imitate the actions and behaviour of somebody that they identify with and look up to...
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Cellular structure of the brain

The cellular structure of the brain is a relatively recent discovery and it's Santiago Ramòn y Cajal that recognised it; in addition to this he recognised the neuron as the basic unit. Three main elements ca...
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