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State and explain the trend in atomic radius down a group of the periodic table

Down a group of the periodic table, the atomic radius increases.
As we go down a group, the outermost electron of an atom is placed in a shell that is further from the nucleus. This means it experien...

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Answered by Thomas C. Chemistry tutor
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If a cricket ball of mass 500g is thrown upwards from the ground with an initial velocity of 20 m/s, how high will the ball reach?

The best method of answering this question would be to look at the energy of the ball at the moment it is thrown and at the moment it reaches its highest point.
When the ball is thrown, initially all...

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Answered by Thomas C. Physics tutor
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How do you find the roots of a cubic equation?

Solving cubics is an interesting problem: while there is a formula which can find the roots of every cubic equation, it isn't taught and is not generally worth learning. Instead, exam questions will of...

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Answered by Sam M. Maths tutor
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How do I open my personal statement?

The first sentence should immediately set out something you have done and how it directly relates to your course.

Why?

Some people open with a quote, or a similar "atten...

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How many diagrams is it best to use in an extended essay?

It's a common misconception that more diagrams are always better. In fact, a diagram that is ill-defined or poorly linked to the question will not add anything to your answer and it can demonstrate a l...

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Answered by David C. Economics tutor
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