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Explain why transition metal compounds are often coloured in solution.

The valence electrons of transition metals are found in d-orbitals. When the metal ion forms a complex with ligands the d-orbitals split into two different energy levels, and the gap between these levels hap...
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What is the difference between covalent and dative covalent bonds?

These two types of bonding are very similar and so can easily be confused however this question specifically wants the difference between them. Covalent bonding occurs when a pair of nuclei share a pair of e...
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What is the difference between Absolutism and Relativism?

Ethical absolutism holds that moral commands are true at all times. This means that they're true in all cultures and situations. Under this view, actions such as murder and stealing are seen as objectively w...
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How to we increase the rate of a reaction?

A reaction will occur if two reactants collide with each other with enough energy to overcome the 'activation energy'. The activation energy is the minimum amount of energy the reactant particles need in ord...
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What do I need to know about validity and how can I understand it?

Validity is a complex issue to understand as it is closely linked with reliability. Ultimately, it can be defined as the extent to which something measures what it is supposed to. In simple terms, this means...
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