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Isomers are compounds with the same molecular formula but different arrangement of atoms in space (or structural formula). Stereoisomers (E/Z isomers) have different arangements of bonds ...

Lithium conducts electricity in its solid and molten states. Lithium exhibits metallic bonding and as such its valence electrons are delocalised in the liquid and solid state allowing electricty to be con...

Overall equation:
C₆H₆ + CH₃COCl ---> C₆H₅COCH₃ + HCl

Equation for formation of the electrophile:
CH₃COCl...

The phrase amphoteric describes a compound that reacts with both acids and bases. 

NaOH can react with both AlCl₃ and MgCl₂ to give a white precipitate but the addition of exc...

Mg2+ is the smaller ion. (1 mark) Mg2+ has a larger nuclear charge than Na+ and has the same number of electrons. (1 mark)

Further explaination: Magnesium is further along the period than sodium is...