Top answers

All subjects
All levels

BeCl2 has a linear shape with a bond angle of 180 degrees, where as H2O has a bent shape with a bond angle of 104.5 degrees. Explain why these molecules have different shapes despite having the same general formula of AB2.

BeCl2 contains 2 bonding pairs of electrons which arrange themselves as far away as possible to minimise the electron repulsion between them, giving a bond angle of 180 degrees and a linear shape. H2O als...

SR
Answered by Sam R. Chemistry tutor
33107 Views

How does temperature relate to the structure of solids and liquids?

Temperature is defined as the average kinetic energy of a substance, and it is what determines whether an object is a solid or a liquid. When the temperature is low, the average kinetic energy of the subs...

AR
Answered by Aditya R. Physics tutor
1862 Views

How should I approach a proof by induction question?

Proof by induction is a powerful proof technique that can be used to prove a certain property and is a common question on the IB exams. Consider for instance the problem "Prove that sinx + sin3x +......

AR
Answered by Aditya R. Maths tutor
1231 Views

What is the basic economic problem?

The economic problem – sometimes called basic or central economic problem – asserts that an economy's finite resources are insufficient to satisfy all human wants and needs.

DP
Answered by Drishti P. Economics tutor
2075 Views

find the coordinates of the turning points of the curve y = 2x^4-4x^3+3, and determine the nature of these points

To begin, we must first use the fact that turning points of a graph occur at points where the gradient is equal to zero, in other words, points where dy/dx =0. Differentiating the equation with and settin...

JN
Answered by Jenny N. Maths tutor
6534 Views

We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences