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what does the atomic number show in the periodic table ?

atomic number shows the number of protonsand proton number = the number of electrons so the overall charge of an atom is neutral.

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Answered by Marwa A. Chemistry tutor
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5 pencils cost 50p , how many would 2 pencils cost?

work out in parts / ratio firstly work out how much one pencil costs, 50p divide by 5 = 10p1 pencil = 10p therefore, 2 pencils = 10p x 2 = 20p

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Answered by Marwa A. Maths tutor
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What does the half life of radioactive substance mean?

All radio active decay is random. In any radioactive substance each specific nucleus has a chance of decaying at one specific point in time. However we can't predict when this is going to happen. Instead...

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What is the law of demand?

The law of demand states that quantity purchased varies inversely with price. In other words, the higher the price, the lower the quantity demanded and vice versa. This occurs because of diminishing margi...

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Answered by Hari M. Economics tutor
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NaOH has a high melting point and conducts electricity in solution. H2O has a low melting point and does not conduct electricity. Explain, using the structure of each, why this is the case.

NaOH is an ionic compound with strong electrostatic attraction between the oppositely charged ions. This means the melting point is high, as the bonds ne...

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Answered by Sophie T. Chemistry tutor
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