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What is a buffer, and how does it respond to the addition of acid or alkali?

Firstly, I would try and establish with the tutee what a buffer is and define it. Going through the key aspects of what a buffer is. The standard definition I have for a buffer is 'A solution that minimis...

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Answered by Tom W. Chemistry tutor
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When should you use the subjunctive in French?

The subjunctive should be used in French  after verbs expressing:

  1. wish or desire e.g. désirer que, souhaiter que, vouloir que

  2. necessity, orders, advice, eg. falloir que,...

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Answered by Emily H. French tutor
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What is the Rutherford scattering experiment and what did it tell us about the nature of the atom?

The experiment involves firing alpha particles, positively charged helium nuclei made of two protons and two neutrons, at a thin layer of gold foil. There is a screen behind the gold foil which is used as...

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How can the idea of precondtioning as part of 'Thinking Ahead' benefit a programmer when writing code?

'Thinking Ahead' is one of 5 main aspects of Computational Thinking. It is the planning of inputs, ouputs and preconditions that the program will adhear to. By 'Thinking Ahead' programmers can discover ho...

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Answered by Nathan H. Computing tutor
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What factors affect acidity in solution?

Approach this question in a logical manner breaking it down into constituent parts and then explaining these in turn.

  1. Give a defination for acidity i.e. pH: pH=-log10[H+] or pKa=-long10Ka...

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Answered by Theo R. Chemistry tutor
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