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What is meant by a reducing agent?

A reducing agent is oxidized. This means that it donates electrons to another substance, thus reducing it. Fe2+ to Fe3+ represents oxidation. Fe2+ could be a reducing agent.
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Answered by Jools G. • Chemistry tutor
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A student has loaded a spring beyond its limit of proportionality. What does this mean?

The limit of proportionality is the is the point beyond which Hooke's law is no longer true when stretching a material.
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Explore Shakespeare's representation of love in "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

A whole range of character relationships and moments from the play able to be discussed here. One method of streamlining a discussion would be to dedicate one or two paragraphs to the more 'negative' moments...
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A shop sells only Apples, Bananas and Mangos. The ratio of Apples to Bananas is 5:11. The next shopper will choose one piece of fruit at random. The probability that they buy a Mango is 0.2. What is the probability that they buy an Apple?

We have the probability of choosing a Mango is 0.2 so the probability of choosing an Apple or Banana is 1-0.2=0.8.Next we use the ratio 5:11 to see that for every (5+11)=16 Apples or Bananas, 5 will be Apple...
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Answered by Gregor M. • Maths tutor
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How should I approach the question "Explain the formation of a waterfall"?

This is quite a common question, and knowing how to tackle it can be a great way to scoop up marks. This answer hits each of the points needed for full-mark answer: Waterfalls form in upstream areas where th...
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