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What is bond polarity and why does it exist?

To understand bond polarity, you first must understand electronegativity. Electronegativity is the ability of the nucleus of any atom to attract electrons from another atom, it is dependant on the nuclear...

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Why is zinc not considered a transition metal?

The electron configuration of zinc is [Ar]4s²3d¹⁰. The only oxidative state which zinc has is Zn²⁺ in which its configuration is [Ar] (4s⁰⁾3d¹⁰, as t...

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Assuming 100% yield, calculate the maximum volume of ammonia that could be produced from 1200dm3 of hydrogen, measured at room temp and pressure.

Okay so first always write out the equation...N₂(g) + 3H₂(g) ⇌ 2NH₃(g)Now we need to ask ourselves what equations we know are relevant to the question. The question gives ...

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What is fractional distillation used for in industry? Explain the molecular basis behind it.

Separating different sized hydrocarbons (from crude oil)Different length hydrocarbons have different strength VDW forces between their moleculesTherefore longer length hydrocarbons have stronger VDW force...

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There are three halogenoalkanes with halogens F, Br and I. Each undergo an SN2 reaction. How does the rate of reaction differ between the three halogenoalkanes?

The Iodoalkane will have the fastest rate of reaction. The Bromoalkane will have the second fastest, while the Floroalkane will have the slowest. This is because the atomic radius increases from Florine t...

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