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Explain in terms of ΔG, why a reaction for which both ΔH and ΔS are positive is sometimes spontaneous and sometimes not.

For a reaction to be spontaneous delta G has to be negative according to the equation delta G = delta H - TdeltaS. Therefore if the temperature of a reaction is very high then -TdeltaS will be greater ...

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Answered by Aaron C. Chemistry tutor
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How is poly(ethene) formed?

Poly(ethene) is formed when several monomers of ethene (an alkene) are joined together. Ethene can take part in this type of reaction as it is has a double bond (it's unsaturated) which opens up to all...

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What factors affect the equilibrium position and in what way?

The easiest way to think about this is as the 'law of opposites' TemperatureExothermim reactions: If temp is increased then the reaction moves in the direction to reduce this rise of temp by shifti...

NL
Answered by Nathan L. Chemistry tutor
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Describe the trend in the reactivity of group 2 elements with chlorine as you descend down the group.

As you progress down the group:- Atomic radius increases, therefore there is more electron shielding.- There is an increase in the nuclear charge, however it is outweighed by the increase in shielding.- I...

NL
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Name a test for a C=C double bond

Bromine water:- Turns colourless when mixed with a double bond (unsaturated)- Remains Orange-Brown when mixed with a C-C single bond (saturated)

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