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What is the name of the compound with the formula CH3CH2CH(OH)CH3, and what is the name of its functional group?

The compound's name is butan-2-ol: four carbons in the chain means the compound has the but- prefix; the alcohol group is on the second carbon, so the compound has the -2- suffix; and the functional group is...
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Explain the chain rule of differentiation

The chain rule can be used to find more complex derivatives.For example, in the case of: y = (5x + 2) 5 To find the derivative in the ordinary fashion, one would need to expand the brackets to:y=3125x 5 +625...
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'Describe how journalists may approach the issue of pupil behaviour in British schools differently from sociologists' [4 marks]

To answer this question, we identify the action ( to describe ), the focus ( journalist versus sociologist approach on pupil behaviour ) and the argument ( that sociologists are systematic whilst journalists...
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Explain why there is a surplus of solar energy in tropical latitudes and a deficit towards the poles (4)

1. Curvature of the earth + Angle of Incidence - The suns angle in the sky decreases towards the poles due to the curvature of the earth , which spreads the heat energy over a larger surface area- The suns r...
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How important was the use of fear in the achievement of Stalin’s economic policies?

During his time in power, Stalin reinforced a ‘cult of personality’ throughout Soviet Russia in order to push through his most radical economic reforms. Indeed, the cult was inaugurated during Stalin’s 50th ...
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