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What is a racemic mixture?

To explain a racemic mixture it is firstly necessary to explain what an enantiomer is.

Enantiomers are stereoi...

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What is the difference between a weak and strong acid?

To answer this question it is easiest to firstly define both a weak and strong acid.

A strong acid is an acid that completely dissociates into its component ions in solution.

A weak ac...

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Answered by Katie G. Chemistry tutor
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What is a curly arrow?

A curly arrow is an arrow that shows the movement ...

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Answered by Jonny T. Chemistry tutor
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What is Entropy?

Entropy

At a Basic Level

Entropy, whilst a mathematical concept can be described as a measure of disorder. The more disor...

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Answered by Peter C. Chemistry tutor
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What is a dynamic equilibrium?

Consider the reversible reaction: A + B to C + D

Let’s say you start with only the reactants A and B, at first they will react together to from some of C and D. This is called the forward reac...

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Answered by Rory C. Chemistry tutor
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