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Explain how successive ionization energies account for the existence of three main energy levels in the sodium atom.

Make the student observe and analyse the electronic configuration of sodium and the trends in ionization energies for this element. We note a large increase in ionization energy between the 1st ...

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Answered by Yasmin T. Chemistry tutor
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Explain how melting and boiling points are influenced by intermolecular forces

All matter is made up of particles and there are three states of matter that particles can be in: solid, liquid, or gas. We can represent the different states of matter using the simple Particle Model, wh...

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Answered by Nicola H. Chemistry tutor
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67.2 g of iron was found to react with 28.8 g of oxygen. What is the empirical formula of iron oxide?

The first step is to calculate how many moles of iron and oxygen react together. Remember that moles = mass (g)/Ar (relative atomic mass). Given that the Ar of iron is 56 and the Ar of oxygen is 16, the m...

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Answered by Harry H. Chemistry tutor
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An acid can be either strong or weak, explain the difference between strong and weak acids.

The strength of an acid refers to the level of which it dissociates in an aqueous solution. Dissociation is a process in which molecules can split into smaller ones, atoms or ions. In the case of an acid,...

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Answered by Iona M. Chemistry tutor
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Explain the bonding and thus the properties of a carbon allotrope

Diamond- Each carbon atom is bonded to four other carbon atoms with strong covalent bonds in a tetrahedral structure (with bond angles of 104.9 degrees). As all four valence electrons are used for bonding...

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