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Explain in terms of structure why giant ionic lattices have high melting and boiling points. [4]

Giant ionic lattices are regular structures, held together by ionic bonds. These ionic bonds are strong electrostatic forces of attraction between oppositely charged ions, acting in all directions. Energy...

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Answered by Ruth N. Chemistry tutor
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Can you explain Le Chatelier's Principle?

Le Chatelier's principle: If the external condition is changed, the equilibrium will shift to oppose this change. What are these external conditions that can be changed? Temperature, pressure and concentr...

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What processes occur throughout the limestone cycle? (3 marks)

The naturally occurring compound in limestone is calcium carbonate (CaCO3). When heated, the CaCO3 thermally decomposes (is broken down by the heat in an endothermic process) to prod...

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Draw and label a tetrahedral shape

4 bondsangles are 109.5 degrees

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Write down the electronic configuration of a copper ion in this complex ion: [Cu(H2O)6]2+

The electronic configuration is 1s2,2s2,2p6,3s2,3p6,3d9 (or [Ar]3d9); as the electronic configuration of the neutral copper is [Ar]3d10,4s1, which is unusual and differs from most transition metal ions.

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Answered by Mikael F. Chemistry tutor
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