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Aluminium is protected from rust by a layer of oxidised Al2O3. Can you write a balanced equation for the formation of this layer?

To form Al2O3 you need both Al and O2 (oxygen gas is a dimer):

Al + O2 -> Al2O3

But this equation is not balanced. To balance it, first equate the number of oxygen atoms:

Al + 3O2 ...

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Answered by Jessica B. Chemistry tutor
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What type of intermolecular forces arise between halogen molecules? Explain how they arise.

London dispersion forces. These arise because: 1. Electrons within the halogen molecule are constantly moving and at any one instant there is an uneven distribution of electrons within the molecule. 2. Th...

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2.11g of MgCl2 is added to 30cm3 of water. Find the concentration of chloride ions in the solution.

Mr of MgCl2 = 24.3 + 2(35.5) = 95.3 Moles added = 2.11/95.3 = 0.02214 Mol of cl added = 20.02214 = 0.04428 Conc = 0.04428/(3010-3) = 1.48 moldm-...

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Can an ionic substance conduct electricity?

For an ionic substance to conduct electricity, its ions must be free to move. As such, it must be in a molten state or in solution. Solid ionic substances will not be able to conduct electricity.

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Describe in the full the structure and bonding present in a benzene ring

Benzene has a chemical formula of C6H6, 6 carbon atoms in a ring with each bound to one hydrogen atom (aromatic hydrocarbon) - 3 covalent bonds for each carbon atom Planar regular hexagon shape with 120 d...

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