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Ionic compounds have high melting points: Explain why and explain why Calcium Oxide has a higher melting point than Lithium Chloride

Ionic compounds are formed when electrostatic attractions form between oppositely charged ions. These attractions are strong and so require a large amount of energy to break. This energy is provided in th...

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Answered by Sam M. Chemistry tutor
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Predict the bond angles and shape of a molecule of ammonia.

  1. There are four (4) groups of electrons around the central nitrogen atom (3 shared pairs and one lone pair of electrons)2) According to electron repulsion theory, the electrons move further away from...
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Answered by Nathan B. Chemistry tutor
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How might I go about balancing chemical equations?

First let us look at what the specification asks of you as a student:E.g. AQA GCSE chemistry specification 4.3.2.3 Using moles to balance equations (HT only) The balancing numbers ...

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How does the first ionization enthalpy change down group 2?

First ionization enthalpy is the energy required to remove one electron from each atom in one mole of gaseous atoms, forming one mole of gaseous 1+ ions. The first ionization enthalpy is largely dependent...

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How do you draw an alkene stereoisomer?

Definition of StereoisomerThe meaning of a stereoisomer is compounds with the same structural formula but a different arrangement of atoms in space.
How to Draw...

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