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describe the structure of graphite

giant covalent structureintralayer forceseach C atom joins to 3 other Cs by covalent bondsinterlayer forcesatoms form layers with a hexagonal arrangement between atomsweak interlayer forces

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Explain why Sc3+(aq) is colourless, while Ni2+(aq) is green.

Colour arises due to partially filled d-orbitals. D-orbitals are split into two sub-orbitals with slightly different energies. When an electron in the lower energy d sub-orbital absorbs light, it moves up...

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Write a balanced equation for the oxidation of Iron from the 2+ oxidation state to the 3+ oxidation state using the manganate ion.

Firstly, we need to write a balanced equation for the oxidation of Fe²⁺ to Fe³⁺ . We know that when something is oxidised, it is losing electrons, making the half equation: Fe^2+...

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3-methyl pent 2 ene reacts with HBr to form two products. Which of these products is the minor and major product and why?

3-bromo 3 methyl pentane will be the major product while 1 bromo 3 methyl pentane will be the minor. This is due to a more stable carbocation being formed. A secondary carbocation is more stable than a pr...

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Under which conditions does CH4 have the same number of molecules as 100cm^3 of O2 at 27 degrees celsius and 1.0x10^5 Pa?

Options:A: 50cm^3, 54 degrees celsius, 1.0x10^5 Pa B: 50cm^3, 327 degrees celsius, 1.0x10^5 PaC: 100cm^3, 54 degrees celsius, 2.0x10^5 PaD: 100cm^3, 327 degrees celsius, 2.0x10^5 Pa
The equation to u...

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