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Explain why the boiling point of PH3 is lower than the boiling point of AsH3

AsH3 is a larger molecule than PH₃ as As is lower down the periodic table, so has a higher atomic number so more electrons. Therefore AsH₃ has more electrons than PH₃ mean...

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Explain why Carbon Dioxide has a linear shape with a bond angle of 180 degrees

Carbon Dioxide consists of 1 carbon atom covalently bonded to two oxygen atoms.Carbon is in group 4 and so has 4 electrons in its outer shell.Carbon shares two pairs of electrons with each of the oxygen a...

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How does the reactivity of Group 1 Metals with water change down the group?

This is due to the shielding effect. When a group 1 metal reacts with water the reaction proceeds through the formation of an ionic species MOH where M is any group 1 metal. Since the species for...

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Describe how crude oil is separated into fractions in industry

Crude oil is made of many hydrocarbons that can have differing lengths. A hydrocarbons length determines it's boiling point due as a

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What chemical test can be used to differentiate between alkenes and alkanes. Describe and explain the results.

Alkenes decolourise bromine water (orange/brown to colourless) while alkanes cause no change in colour. An electrophilic addition reaction occurs with the alkene. In a reaction between et...

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