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Explain, in terms of atoms, why steel is stronger than iron.

In iron, all the atoms are of the same size so the layers can slide past each other. In steel, there are both carbon and iron atoms which are different sizes, meaning the layers are disrupted and cannot e...

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Describe the electrons in Benzene

delocalised pi electronslower e density than alkeneshalogen carrier is needed to generate more powerful electrophile so reaction can take place with benzene
draw benzene and resonance hybrids

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Answered by Imogen T. Chemistry tutor
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Describe what is meant by a saturated hydrocarbon. (2)

Compound consisting of carbon and hydrogen atoms only (1)Containing only single carbon-carbon bonds/not containing any carbon=carbon double bonds (1)

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Which of the Group 7 elements has the highest boiling point and why?

Iodine, because the forces between the iodine molecules are stronger than in the other halogens.

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Answered by Amaani I. Chemistry tutor
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What is the difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond?

An ionic bond is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions formed by atoms that have lost or gained electrons whereas a covalent bond is a shared pair ...

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