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Why are alkanes saturated and alkenes unsaturated?

Alkanes are saturated because they contain only single covalent bonds. Alkenes are unsaturated because they do have double covalent bonds.
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Why do the muscles of the Iris contract and relax?

To alter the size of the pupil, so the correct intensity of light is allowed through. Enough light is let through to allow clear vision, but not so much light that the retina might become damaged.
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Which state can a substance NOT be in if heat transfer through convection is occurring?

Solid.
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What is an enzyme and what effect does temperature have on enzyme activity? (6 marks)

An enzyme is a globular protein that acts as a biological catalyst. They work by reducing the activation energy of chemical reactions, which increases the rate of reactions. All enzymes have an optimum tempe...
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What are the limitations on the Prime Minister?

The media: Can pick up on small things such as Gordon Brown referring to Gillian Duffy as a bigot. The Party: The Conservative Parties backbench demands for a European Uniion referndum when the Prime Ministe...
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