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How should I effectively set out my essay?

An essay should always begin with a clear introduction that addresses the focus and the key terms of the question; and often provides indication of what your conclusion will be. Regardless of your conclusion...
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Describe and explain what is meant by ‘natural selection’. (4 marks)

Natural selection is a theory devised by Charles Dickens. Due to the existent of alleles and genetic variation, some organisms will be better adapted for survival in their given habitat. As a result of this ...
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Describe and explain the formation of an oxbow lake. (6 marks)

Oxbow lakes are most commonly found in the middle course of the river, where the river has more energy and higher discharge. A meander is first formed as a result of deposition and erosion - velocity is high...
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Describe and explain the adaptations of the alveoli for gas exchange. (4 marks)

The alveoli are highly folded in order to increase the surface area available for gas exchange. The thins walls of the alveoli and the supplying capillaries allow for a short diffusion distance, thus increas...
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Calculate the atom economy of the following equation, assuming that KNO3 is the desired product. KOH + HNO3 ---> KNO3 + H2O (Mr of reactants and products, KOH - 56.1, HNO3 - 63.0, KNO3 - 101.1, H2O - 18.0)

Answer: 84.9% The equation for calculating the atom economy is = (Mr of desired product / total Mr of products) x 100 or = (Mr of desired product / total Mr of reactants) x 100 as the total Mr of the product...
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