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Without a catalyst, an alkene will react with bromine while benzene will not. Why is this?

The pi-bonds in benzene are delocalised over the entire ring, while in an alkene the pi-bonds are only delocalised over two carbon atoms. This means that benzene has a lower charge denisity than an alk...

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Answered by Jack T. Chemistry tutor
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Why are GORE-TEX type materials are waterproof and yet breathable?

The material is made up from nylon laminated with a PTFE / polyurethane membrane. The membrane is too fragile on its own hence why it is com...

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Answered by Lily B. Chemistry tutor
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How do I calculate the percentage by mass of a metal within an impure substance?

For this question we will look at Sodium Sulphite (Na2SO3) and its titration against Potassium Permanganate (KMnO4). This requires acidic conditions.

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What is the basis of an NMR spectrum?

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) is a spectroscopic technique used to detect certain nuclei in a molecule.

1H and 13C are the most commonly identified nuclei , howev...

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Answered by Joanna T. Chemistry tutor
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Describe and explain the trend in reactivity down the alkali metals group.

Reactivity increases down the group.

This is because the outer electron in each atom is further away from the nucleus as you go down the group and so the electrostatic forces between the ...

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Answered by Ahmad T. Chemistry tutor
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