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How can we determine the molecular and electron geometry of H2O?

The molecular geometry deals with the position of the nucleus of the different atoms in the molecule whereas the electron geometry deals with the position of the orbitals. Electron geometry is specific for e...
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Explain the bonding in benzene, and hence its greater stability

Benzene consists of six carbon atoms in a hexagonal ring, all of which are sp^2 hybridised. This allows the perpendicularly oriented 'p' orbital of each carbon to overlap laterally all around the ring. The d...
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Explain the effect of increasing the temperature on the rate of reaction

As temperature increases more particles posses energy equal to or greater than activation energy. Due to that, particles collide more often increasing rate of reaction.
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Why are noble gases so unreactive?

This is due to the number of electrons in the outer shell of their atoms. Their outer shell is full, meaning it is difficult for them to give or take electrons.
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Explain how successive ionization energies account for the existence of three main energy levels in the sodium atom.

Make the student observe and analyse the electronic configuration of sodium and the trends in ionization energies for this element. We note a large increase in ionization energy between the 1st and 2nd elect...
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