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Cu2+ (aq) reacts with ammonia to form the complex ion [Cu(NH)3)4]2+. Explain this reaction in terms of acid-base theory, and outline the bonding in the complex formed between Cu2+ and NH3

Ammonia acts as the Lewis base in this reaction by donating its lone pair of electrons, whilst Cu2+ (which is an electron deficient, electrophile) accepts the lone pair of electrons from the ammonia, maki...

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Answered by Sophie Z. Chemistry tutor
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Why is a H+ ion referred to as a proton?

An atom of hydrogen contains 1 proton, 1 electron and 0 neutrons. When hydrogen loses an electron to become H+ only a proton remains. 

We can work out the number of neutrons an atom has by...

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Answered by Oliver H. Chemistry tutor
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What happens when you heat Calcium Carbonate?

First can you tell me what kind of reaction is this reaction?

Thermal decomposition 

Secondly can you tell me the products of this reaction and have ...

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Answered by Kyle P. Chemistry tutor
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How do you increase the rate of a reaction?

A reaction will occur if two reactants collide with each other with enough energy to overcome the 'activation energy'. The activation energy is the minimum amount of energy the reactant particles need ...

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Answered by Ruby R. Chemistry tutor
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Proton NMR Made Easier

Proton or 1H NMR can look complicated but with practice; there are techniques that can make the peak assignment a little easier.1. Make sure you count the proton environments correctly, if the ...

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