Top answers


Why is the nuclear model better than the plum pudding model of the atom?

The plum pudding model was the idea of a positively charged sphere, with negative electrons dotted within it as the model of an atom. easiest understood drawn out A scientist named Rutherford did an experime...
GH
Answered by Georgina H. Physics tutor
21403 Views

What is the difference between and alkane and and alkene?

Alkane's are formed from carbon and hydrogen atoms, a compound known as a hydrocarbon , in single bonds. Alkenes are also hydrocarbons, but contain a double bond. In both compounds, Carbon must always bond t...
GH
6184 Views

Why would you get an electric shock if you touched a wire?

Live wires are dangerous because they carry current to the appliance they're connected to, at very high voltages. This means the wire has a high potential voltage, whereas a human has zero potential voltage ...
GH
Answered by Georgina H. Physics tutor
12962 Views

What is a linear equation?

The form of a linear equation. y=ax+bWhat does it look like on a graph. What is the gradientWhat is the y-intercept.How would you plot it accurately.Examples.
KR
Answered by Kenneth R. Maths tutor
3668 Views

What are the keypoints involved in ionic bonding?

First, work out where the electron transfer is going to happen. Because it's ionic bonding we know 1 atom will lose electrons, and 1 will gain them. By using the electron shell's magic numbers of 2,8,8.. and...
GH
2753 Views