Top answers

How does the structure of diamond influence its properties?

Diamond has a giant structure of carbon atoms held together by strong covalent bonds: - Diamond is made up of many strong covalent bonds, so a lot of energy is needed to overcome them, so diamond has a high ...
AA
Answered by Annabel A. • Chemistry tutor
9457 Views

What is the volume of carbon dioxide released at room temperature and pressure when 6.2 g of copper carbonate reacts with excess dilute sulfuric acid?

Background Information This is a neutralisation reaction between an acid (sulfuric acid) and a base (copper carbonate). When a carbonate reacts with an acid, the products are a salt, carbon dioxide and water...
AO
Answered by Andreas O. • Chemistry tutor
11256 Views

Why can metal conduct electricity and heat?

Conduction is possible as delocalised (free) electrons are able to carry a charge and move through the metal.
BH
Answered by Bertie H. • Chemistry tutor
7421 Views

How does covalent bonding work?

Covalent bonding relies on the fact that all atoms are desperately trying to get a full outer shell of electrons. By full outer shell we mean 2 electrons in the first shell, 8 in the 2nd shell, 8 in the 3rd ...
SA
Answered by Sabrina A. • Chemistry tutor
5426 Views

Calculate the atom economy for making hydrogen when zinc is reacted with HCL?

So, there are two parts to this question. Firstly, you need to decode the words in the question and transform this into an equation. From chemical knowledge, you know: acid + metal --> salt + hydrogen So ...
PD
Answered by Pooja D. • Chemistry tutor
17694 Views