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State and explain the trend in ionisation energies and its effect on the reactivity of groups containing metals.

First ionisation energies decrease down groups in the Periodic Table:-larger atomic radius-increased nuclear charge is outweighted by increased shielding-reactivity increases down the group as it's easier...

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Answered by Maria T. Chemistry tutor
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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...

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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 full...

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Answered by Thomas B. Spanish tutor
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List the phases of mitosis in order, and give a brief explanation of each phase.

An easy way to remember the stages of mitosis is- preparation may achieve the impossible Prophase-preparationMetaphase-mayAnaphase-achieveTelophase-theInterphase-impossible. Prophaseis the first phase, wh...

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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 ma...

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