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How can I get the highest amount of marks for a 100-word answer? [of the writing paper]

Getting a high mark in one of those questions isn't difficult: once you are aware of what the examiners are looking for, it's just a matter of exam technique. The first thing you have to do is read the quest...
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What are some rules of pronunciation to sound more like a native French speaker?

How to Pronounce the French “u” Sound There’s no sound like the French “u” in English. It’s not the same as an English “oo” sound. French has both the English “oo” and a distinct “u” sound, so you’ll want to...
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Answered by Tess A. • French tutor
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A ladder 6.8m long is leaning against a wall, the foot of the ladder is 1.5m from the wall, find the height that the ladder reaches up the wall.

Pythagorus' Theorem: A 2 + B 2 = C 2 Therefore... 1.5 2 + B 2 = 6.8 2 = 2.25 + B 2 = 46.24 B 2 = 46.24 - 2.25 = 43.99 SqR of 43.99 = 6.63m [The height the ladder reaches up the wall].
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Answered by Tom G. • Maths tutor
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How do I complete the square

Take a look at the expression below: x 2 + 4x + 3 To complete the square you have to focus on the number before the x or the (x coefficient). In this case, this number is 4. To complete the square you take t...
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Answered by Anant M. • Maths tutor
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Describe and explain how the reactivity of the elements changes as you go down group 1

As you go down group 1, the reactivity increases. This is because each element has only one electron in their outer shell, so need to lose this electron in order to react. As you go down group 1, the number ...
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Answered by Edward S. • Chemistry tutor
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