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Define the term 'Bronsted-Lowry acid'

A proton ( H+ ion) donor

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what on earth is a mole, and why is it used in balancing equations

Well... chemistry is the study of very tiny particles (electrons, atoms, molecules). It would be very hard for us to work with, and make calculations with, a single particle. A 'mole' is just 6.022x10^23 ...

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Why do group 1 metals become more reactive as you descend the group?

The outer electron is further from the nucleus of the atom, therefore feeling less effective nuclear attraction .
As you descend the group 1 metals, more shells of electrons are present in the metal...

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What is the general formula of alkanes

CnH2n+2

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Give the electron configuration of fluorine

1s2 2s2 2p5

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