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Why does fractional distillation work?

Fractional distillation relies on different fractions in the organic mixture having different boiling points. The difference in these boiling points could be caused by several things but the main determin...

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Answered by Rahul J. Chemistry tutor
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In terms of the structure and boiling point of graphite, explain why the melting point is high

Each carbon atom in graphite is bonded to three other carbon atoms. These carbon atoms are linked by covalent bonds - which are very strong. Graphite is arranged in sheet like structures and between each ...

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Answered by Tinashe M. Chemistry tutor
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Nitric acid (HNO3) is a strong acid. Ethanoic acid (CH3COOH) is a weak acid. Write an equation to show how ethanoic acid behaves as a weak acid in its reaction with water.

CH3COOH + H2O ⇌ CH3COO– + H3O+

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Answered by Jigi M. Chemistry tutor
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Why is this reaction an Endothermic reaction?

bond making is exothermic, bond breaking is endothermic. It takes more energy to break the bonds than the energy released in making new bonds

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Answered by Jigi M. Chemistry tutor
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How does the mechanism for electrophilic addition work?

First we must consider what an elecrophile is. An electrophile is a molecule or ion which is attracted to (and accepts electrons from) electron dense regions in other molecules, because it is positively c...

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