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What are polymers and why are they useful?

Polymers are large molecules made from lots of repeating units called monomers.

Plastic bags, waterproof coatings on clothes and wound dressings can all be made from poly...

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Answered by Eleanor M. Chemistry tutor
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What is the difference between an alkene and an alkane?

Both alkanes and alkenes are hydrocarbons, which means they only contain carbon and hydrogen atoms.

Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbo...

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Answered by Eleanor M. Chemistry tutor
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How is trigonometry used on non-right angled triangles?

To do this, there are two rules, the Sine Rule and The Cosine Rule. 

The sine rule is a/Sin A   = b/Sin B = c/Sin C.  (the lower and uppercase are very important. The rule also stands if ...

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Answered by Bobbie C. Maths tutor
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How does Meiosis increase variation?

In the first stage of Meiosis 1 - Prophase 1, after the chromosomes have coiled and condensed they ay touch each other at points known as chiasmata, and Crossing Over occurs. This is where genetic info...

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Answered by Bobbie C. Biology tutor
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What is an extended metaphor and how do you build one?

First things first, a metaphor says that one thing literally is another. Some examples you may have heard before... 'raining cats and dogs', 'shooting the messenger', 'the Good Shepher...

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