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In the reaction CO(g) + 2H2(g) <--> CH3OH(g), explain why an increase in pressure increases the yield of methanol

Increasing the pressure shifts equilibrium towards the side with fewer moles of gas, so in this reaction the equilibrium will move to the right. Hence, a shift towards the right hand side will increase the y...
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tips on translating from english to french?

Firstly, I would recommend the student looks at commonly used idioms, as they often pop up in exam translations. They can also be helpful when trying to target the top grades in the speaking exam to show flu...
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Explain why phenol is nitrated more readily than benzene.

Phenol has a lone pair of electrons on the O group which can be delocalised into the benzene Pi system2) This delocalisation increases the electron density in the pi system compared to benzene3) This increas...
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‘The military capability of the Normans was the most important reason for their victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.’ How far do you agree?

1 st paragraph: William’s preparation – mildly significant - Mildly significant - Cause – Papal banner from friend Lanfranc in persuading the pope – long-term consequences - Papal banner – psychological effe...
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The Pacinian corpuscle senses changes in pressure in the skin. Explain how pressure causes the cell to change its membrane potential to elicit a nerve response.

Pressure causes the membrane to become deformed/stretched.2) Sodium ion channels open - diffuse in3) Greater pressure = more channels open, greater potential difference change4) Threshold potential reached, ...
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