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How do you work out the limiting reagent in a reaction?

The limiting reagent is the chemical substance that isn't in excess in the reaction compared to the other components. The way to calculate which reagent limits the reaction and how it progresses is to cal...

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Describe and explain the trend in boiling points in the first four hydrogen halides

HF has the highest boiling point this is followed by HI, then HBr with HCl having the lowest boiling point of the four molecules. This is because HF is able to form Hydrogen bonds whereas the other three ...

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What 2 reagents are required to form NO2+ (state conditions)? Write an equation for this reaction.

Concentrated sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) and concentrated nitric acid (HNO₃).H₂SO₄ + HNO₃ -> HSO₄^- + H₂NO

Answered by Eleanor C. • Chemistry tutor

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How can potassium form an ionic compound with sulphur?

An ionic compound is formed from positive and negative ions which have balanced and opposite charges.K has 1 electron in it's outer shell. S has 6 electrons in it's outer shell. S needs 2 more electrons t...

Answered by Molly T. • Chemistry tutor

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Explain why diamond cannot conduct electricity but graphite can.

In the atomic structure of diamond, each carbon is bonded to four other carbons using all of its outer electrons, leaving none free to carry a charge. In graphite not all of the electrons are used in bond...

Answered by Lucy B. • Chemistry tutor

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