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Why are alkanes saturated and alkenes unsaturated?

Alkanes are saturated because they contain only single covalent bonds. Alkenes are unsaturated because they do have double covalent bonds.
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Why do the muscles of the Iris contract and relax?

To alter the size of the pupil, so the correct intensity of light is allowed through. Enough light is let through to allow clear vision, but not so much light that the retina might become damaged.
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Which state can a substance NOT be in if heat transfer through convection is occurring?

Solid.
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What are the advantages of franchising?

The franchisee will be buying into a established brand so there will be less risk of the business failing because they have a good repuattion and have a product which consumers will demand. They will benefit...
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Describe the photoelectric effect.

The photoelectric effect is a phenomenom which occurs when photons strike a metal causing electrons to be released from the metal atoms. This occurs because the photons transfer their energy to the electrons...
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