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Explain why chlorine is more reactive than iodine.

Both Cl and I in Group 7. Both have 7 electrons in its outer shell and require 1 electron to obtain a full shell. Reactivity of these halogens correspond to its ability to gain an electron. Cl can gain an el...
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How should I approach an essay question in a writing exam?

Many people worry about these type of exam questions however, if you follow a set way of approaching them, then they are much less daunting that you might think. Here are my top tips:1) Make you fully unders...
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How is the sperm cell adapted to its role?

The role of the sperm cell is to fertilise the egg.- It has a streamlined shape with a tail which enables it to swim towards the egg.- It has a head with a nucleus, which contains the genetic material.- It h...
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Find the turning point of the curve whose equation is y = (x-3)^2 + 6.

The turning point can be found by using the concept of transformations. Firstly, it is important to form a relation between the values of a and b in an equation of the following form y = (x+a)^2 + b and the ...
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What is stratified sampling?

A sampling method where subgroups (strata) of the target population are identified and participants are subsequently sampled from these subgroups in proportion to their occurence in the target population.
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