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Explain why ionic compounds (e.g. NaCl) are soluble, and why they conduct electricity in this state.

Ionic compounds have a 'giant' ionic lattice structure. 'Giant' just essentially means that a basic unit is being repeated. In the case of NaCl, the ionic lattice would consist of the ions Na+ and Cl-. Wa...

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Discuss and compare the theme of oppression within The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter

Oppression and subsequent liberation is evident in both texts, however, the type and measure of the oppression varies even though both protagonists are subject to their husbands barbarity; The Bloody ...

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Carbon dioxide is a gas at room temperature while silicon dioxide is a solid at room temperature with a melting point of 1770°C. Explain this by comparing their particles and those forces between these particles.

Although C and Si are both group 4 elements, C is much smaller than Si and can form double bonds with two oxygen atoms whereas Si is larger and so forms single bonds with four oxygen atoms. This means th...

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‘A noble Venetian lady is to be murdered by our poet in sober sadness, purely for being a fool!’ In light of this view, discuss Shakespeare’s representation of Desdemona in 'Othello' and whether it challenges the morals of his time.

The worth of women in the Jacobean era relied predominantly on their obedience to men; particularly to fathers for use as a marital match. Seen as fools, a submissive and meek demeanour was expected of th...

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What is Osmosis?

Osmosis is the diffusion of water molecules across a partially permeable membrane, from an area of high water concentration to an area of low water concentration. For exam if you're on the tube you will g...

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