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Explain the molecular structure of CH4 (methane)

Methane is a gas made up of 1 carbon atom for every 4 hydrogen atoms. The central carbon atom forms covalent bonds with these 4 hydrogen atoms (they share an electron each), and this sharing completes the...

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Answered by Asha P. Chemistry tutor
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What is ionic bonding? Give an example

A bond formed between a metal atom and a non-metal atom in which electrons are transferred from the metal atom to the non-metal atom, forming ions. If an atom loses an electron, it becomes positively char...

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What is the overall charge of the nucleus of an atom, and why?

Positive. The neutrons found in the nucleus have a neutral charge, however the protons are positively charged. Therefore the overall charge is positive.

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Balance the equation and write the products of the following reaction for complete combustion: CH4 + O2 ---> _ + _

Student should know complete combustion produces COand H2O Once products are known, equation can be balanced as:  CH4 + 2O2 ---> CO2 + 2H2<...

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Describe how ethanol can be produced from ethene

Ethanol can be produced by hydrating ethene, through reacting it with steam under the influence of a catalyst e.g. phosphoric acid.

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