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Describe the shape of, and bonding in, a molecule of benzene and explain why benzene does not readily undergo addition reactions.

Benzene is a planar, cyclical, hexagonal molecule, with the molecular formula C 6 H 6 . It consists of a ring of 6 carbon atoms with alternating single bonds and double bonds. The length of the bonds is equa...
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How to write a redox equation from half equations

There are three crucial steps in balancing redox half equations, which, when mastered, allow any two half equations, no matter how to complex, to be easily balanced. First, we balance the electrons, by deter...
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Give reasons for the increase in ionisation energy across a period in the table of elements.

Marks awarded for mention of outer most shells of electrons, shielding effects along side distance from nucleus of respective atoms as well as increased positive charge due to increased number of protons pre...
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If 350gNaCl is dissolved in water and made up to a volume of 3dm^3, calculate the concentration of the solution.

Moles= Mass/Mr Mol (NaCl)= 35/(23+35.5)=350/58.5=0.6Concentration= Moles/volumeConc(NaCl)= 0.6/3=0.2mol/dm 3
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Describe the stages of a heterogeneous catalyst reaction route.

The reactants adsorb to an active site on the surface of the catalyst. The active site places the reactants in an orientation that allows them to easily react. The reaction then occurs and the products are d...
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