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Explain why chlorine (Cl2) is a gas at room temperature, but sodium chloride (NaCl) is a solid at room temperature.

The different states at room temperature occur as a result of differences in the bonding and structure of chlorine and sodium chloride. In chlorine, there are covalent bonds between individual atoms which le...
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Why does an atom have no overall charge?

An atom has no overall charge because each element has the same number of protons and electrons. Protons have a +1 charge, and electrons have a -1 charge, these charges cancel out if there is the same amount...
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Sodium hydroxide reacts with hydrochloric acid, what are the products formed?

acid + hydroxide > salt + water so this makes Sodium Chloride and water
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What is the relative formula mass of ammonium nitrate, NH4NO3?

Relative formula mass is the mass compared of the compound compared with the mass of atoms of other elements. Using the periodic table, the individual Ar (relative atomic mass) can help you find this answer!...
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What are the differences in structures of diamond and graphite? And how do they relate to their chemical properties and uses?

Although both are... 1. Alltotropes of carbon, i.e. both are composed of carbon. 2. Giant covalent structures . Which are composed of non-metal aroms, held adjacently by covalent bonds. These atoms are arran...
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