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How does free radical substitution work?

(This explanation would make use of diagrams on a whiteboard)It is useful to break this down into three steps: 1- the initiation step. Let's take the reaction between Cl₂ and CH₄.

Answered by Tom H. • Chemistry tutor

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What are the three types of intramolecular bonding?

Ionic bonding: the electrostatic attraction between two ions of opposing charges. Usually occurs between metals and non-metals.Covalent bonding: the electrostatic attraction between a pair of electrons an...

Answered by Eloise S. • Chemistry tutor

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Why do metals have a high melting point?

Giant/lattice structure; delocalised (sea of) electrons; strong electrostatic atraction between ions and electrons; alot of energy to overcome.

Answered by Elliot M. • Chemistry tutor

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Describe the differences in molecular structure between graphite and diamond, and use this to explain their differing properties.

Both graphite and diamond are made of carbon atoms. However, while the carbon atoms in diamond are bonded to four neighbouring atoms, the carbon atoms in graphite are only bonded to three other atoms. The...

Answered by Briony G. • Chemistry tutor

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What is an empirical formula and how do I calculate it?

The empirical formula of a compound is the simplest ratio of the atoms present in that compound and it can be calculated relatively easily by following a few simple steps:Let's use an example of a hydroca...

Answered by Victoria O. • Chemistry tutor

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