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Balance this equation: Li(s) + H2O(l) → LiOH(aq) + H2(g)

2Li(s) + 3H2O(l) → 2LiOH(aq) + 2H2(g)

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How does fractional distillation work?

Different length hydrocarbon chains are separated by their different boiling points as longer chains will have stronger intermolecular attractions. The crude oil is heated and injected into the base of th...

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What is the relationship between the boiling point of an alkane and the number of carbon atoms in its molecule?

The boiling point increases as the number of carbon atoms increases.

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An alcohol, X has an Mr of 74 and percentage composition of 64.9% Carbon, 13.5% Hydrogen and 21.6% Oxygen. It does not turn potassium dichromate (VI) green. Determine the structural formula of X, and state its name.

64.9/12 = 5.40833

21.6/16 = 1.35

5.40833/1.35 = 4 so 4 Carbons

13.5/1.35 = 10 so 10 Hydrogens

1.35/1.35 = 1 so 1 Oxygen

4x12+10+16 = 74 so emperical formula = Molecular ...

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Describe the reasons why the rates of strontium and barium with water is different

Barium reacts quicker with water than strontium as it has a lower first ionisation energy than strontium as barium has a larger atomic radius and so their is more shielding for the outer electrons. althou...

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