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Explain the trend in reactivity of the elements in Group 7.

The Halogens decrease in reactivity as you descend through the group. The atoms increase in size and Mr as you go down the group. Therefore their outer electrons are further away from the positive charge ...

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In terms of electrons, what happens when magnesium atoms react with oxygen atoms to produce magnesium oxide?

Magnesium loses two electrons which are transferred to the oxygen atom (so oxygen gains two electrons). In this way, both magnesium and oxygen will acheive a stable full outer shell of electrons. The elec...

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What is an isotope?

Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons 

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How many moles are in 6g of carbon?

moles = mass/mrn = 6/12n= 0.5

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Describe a simple way to distinguish between aqueous solutions of potassium nitrate (KNO3) and potassium sulfate (K2SO4) using one test tube reaction

Add one of the following: barium chloride, barium hydroxide, barium nitrateObservation with potassium nitrate: colourless solution/ or no visible change or reaction) Observation with potassium sulfate: wh...

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