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What is electronegativity?

Electronegativity is the measure of the tendacy/ability of an atom to withdraw electron density in a chemical bonding pair of elcectrons. It is most commonly measured using the pauling scale.

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Answered by James P. Chemistry tutor
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How would increasing the pressure of a system will have what effect on the equilibrium of this reversible reaction 3H2 + N2 <---> 2NH3?

Firstly, I would ask the student what they understand about Le Chateliers Principle. "If a system is at equilibrium and a change is made to the conditions, then the system responds to counteract the ...

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Answered by Fatema D. Chemistry tutor
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How can I test to see if a sample a metal contains potassium?

The metals of group 1 (like potassium) can be identified by a flame test: A sample of the metal is placed in a bunsen flame, and the colour of the flame tells the metal. 

Potassium placed in the fl...

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Answered by Louis D. Chemistry tutor
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Why is water less dense in its solid state?

This is because in liquid state water molecules are close to each other, but in an disorganised manner. Each water molecule forms around 3.4 hydrogen bonds with other water molecules. 

However, in ...

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Answered by Cezar B. Chemistry tutor
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Calculate the PH of 32 mmol of HCl in 75cm^3 solution. Assume HCl fully dissociates.

32 mmol = 0.032 mol

75cm= 0.075dm3

n = c x v    so   c = n / v

c = 0.032mol/0.075 dm3 = 0.426moldm-3

pH = -log[H+]

pH = -lo...

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