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What is the difference between exothermic and endothermic reactions?

The first law of thermodynamics states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed. Energy has to be used when breaking bonds, yet is formed when making bonds. This means that there will be an overal...

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A student reacts calcium carbonate with hydrochloric acid. Design an experiement that would allow the student to determine the rate of reaction. Draw the set up.

The reaction between calcium carbonate and hydrochloric acid produces carbon dioxide.  The carbon dioxide could be collected in a gas syringe or in a measuring tube inverted and filled with water.  The ra...

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Explain why C-12 and C-14 are isotopes of Carbon. (3 marks)

Same number of protons (6 protons - atomic number) and different number of neutrons (6 neutrons in C-12 and 8 neutrons in C-14).

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Explain, in the context of catalysis, the term heterogeneous and describe the first stage in the mechanism of this type of catalysis.

A heterogeneous catalyst a catalyst that is in a alternative phase/state to the reactants. The first stage of catalysis by a heterogeneous catalyst is absorption of the reactants onto the surface of the c...

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A student wishes to investigate the effect of surface area on the rate of reaction between marble chips and hydrochloric acid. Which variables should he control?

Concentration of HCl, Mass of marble chips (use excess HCl).

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