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What is the difference between an explain and describe question?

If a question asks you to explain it wants you to say WHY something happens. Whereas if the question says describe it wants you to say WHAT happens. 

For example; DESCRIBE the short term effects of...

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Describe how hydrogen bonding arises in water

Water is made up of one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms. Oxygen is more electronegative than hydrogen, meaning the electrons in the hydrogen-oxygen bond are slightly more attracted to the oxygen. This makes...

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Answered by Lucy T. Biology tutor
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A triangle has 3 angles of 60 degrees, (5y-40) degrees, and (2y+20) degrees. Show that the triangle is equilateral.

All the angles in a triangle add up to 180 degrees.

Therefore, 60 + (5y - 40) + (2y + 20) = 180.

This can be simplified to 7y +40 = 180.

And simplified again to 7y = 140, which then m...

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Answered by Alex C. Maths tutor
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What is a stationary wave?

A stationary wave forms when there are two waves of equal frequency (or wavelength) travelling in opposite directions, passing through one another. Interference occurs, with constructive interference at a...

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Answered by Samuel P. Physics tutor
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Billy wants to buy 10kg of the same oranges. Type A comes in bags of 1.25 kg and costs £1.50. Type B comes in bags of 5kg and used to cost £6.60 but are now 15% off. Which type is more worth it for Billy and how much does it cost?

For Type A: 10kg/1.25kg = 8 bags, therefore for 10kg it costs 8 x £1.50 = £12.00.

For Type B: 1 bag used to cost £6.60 but now has 15% off =>15% of £6.60 => £6.60 x 0.15 = £0.99 => So one ...

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Answered by Alex C. Maths tutor
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