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How do you know which chemicals are formed at the electrodes in the electrolysis of aqueous solutions?

In electrolysis, positive ions will be attracted to the negative cathode (the cathode being negative can be remembered because cats are evil). However, in aqueous solutions there are 2 positive ion...

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Why can crude oil be separated by fractional distillation?

Crude oil is composed from hydrocarbons of varying chain length. Hydrocarbons with longer chains have higher boiling points due to the increasing strength of intermolecular forces with length, therefore t...

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Explain the physical properties of graphite in terms of its structure and bonding

Graphite is a giant covalent molecule. This means it has many atoms joined together by covalent bonds. Graphite consists of layers of carbon atoms joined together by

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what forces hold the ions together in an ionic compound?

electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions.

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Describe the structure of metal and its bonding and how its structure contribute to its properties.

Metals have a distinct bonding known as metallic bonds, where there is a sea of delocalised electrons and metal ions present. This is due to electrons leaving the atom forming a positive metal ion and a s...

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