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How many moles are in 50g of NaCl.

Using the formula mass=Mr * moles we can rearrange this so it equals moles= mass / Mr. We are told the mass of the NaCl is 50g however we need to work out the Mr (relative formula mass) of the NaCl too. W...

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Answered by Katy H. Chemistry tutor
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Why is the boiling point of water significantly greater than that of other group 6 (16) hydrides?

Water exhibits hydrogen bonding between neighbouring molecules, where other group 6 hydrides are held together by much weaker (ca. 10 x) Van Der Waal's forces of attraction. Waters hydrogen bondong abilit...

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Answered by Joe S. Chemistry tutor
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Why is graphene able to conduct electricity.

Graphene is a giant covalent compound made purely of carbon atoms. Within graphene each carbon atom is covalently bound to just 3 other carbon atoms. A carbon atom usually makes 4 covalent bonds. This mea...

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Answered by Stella W. Chemistry tutor
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Walk me through the separation of an insoluble solid from a liquid

We’d use filtration. The mixture is poured over filterpaper in a funnel. The solid(residue) is left behind and the filtrate is pure liquid with no solid.

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Answered by Rocco P. Chemistry tutor
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How does a mass spectrometer work?

Mass spec is used alongside many analytical techniques, and provides information of the structural formula of a molecule such as proteins. Initially the sample is vapourised and then ionised by bombarding...

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