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How and why does sp3 hybridization occur?

1^st consider the bonding in methane, CH4. The carbon atom forms 4 single covalent bonds to hydrogen atoms. However, when we consider the electronic configuration of Carbon (electrons-in-box not...

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Explain what is meant by the term "rate of reaction".

A change in the concentration of reactants or products per unit time

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What is ionic bonding?

Ionic bonding occurs between positive and negatively charged ions. A simple example is Sodium Chloride. Sodium has 1 outer shell electron which it wants to lose in order to create a stable electronic conf...

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What is the general rule for the molecular formula for alkanes? Therefore what is the formula for an alkane with 7 carbons, and what is it called?

C_nH_2n+2C₇H₁₆Heptane

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Describe the arrangement of protons, neutrons and electrons in an atom of Neon (Atomic No. 10, Atomic Weight 20.18). You may use diagrams to aid you.

A fully-marked answer would contain each of these points, or clear diagram equivalent
10 protons10 neutrons10 electrons, arranged with 2 in the inner 's' shell and 8 in the 'p' shell

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