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Explain why an atom has no overall charge

Atoms are made up of three different types of particle. Protons and neutrons exist in the nucleus, while electrons orbit. The relative charges of these particles mean that protons are positive while electron...
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What is produced when Sodium Carbonate reacts with Hydrochloric Acid

Since any metal carbonate reacts with any acid to produce a salt and water and carbon dioxide, the resulting product from that specific reaction will be sodium chloride , water and carbon dioxide .
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How do I draw a dot and cross diagram to show covalent bonds?

Start by identifying the atoms that are going to be bonded to each other, for example, two hydrogen atoms, and then work out how many electrons are in the outer shell of those atoms. Hydrogen only has one el...
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An unknown compound burns with a lilac flame and produces a yellow precipitate when mixed with dilute nitric acid and silver nitrate. Give the formula of the compound.

(Talk about needing to memorise colour tests for base metals and tests for Halides) The compound is KI (potassium Iodide) because potassium compounds burn with a lilac flame, and production a pale yellow pre...
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How does Le Chatelier's principle work when the pressure is changed?

First of all, it is important to note that changing the pressure will only affect the gas molecules in the reaction. Taking a simple equilibrium equation such as: 2SO 2 (g) + O 2 (g) <===> 2SO 3 (g) Fr...
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