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In the presence of ultraviolet radiation, cyclohexane reacts with bromine. A mixture of cyclic products are formed, including C6H11Br. Discuss each step of this reaction providing equations to show the mechanism.

INITIATION: Br 2 --> 2Br . The breaking of the Br 2 bond from ultraviolet radiation forms two radicals, as one electron from the bond pair goes to each bromine atom. This is called homolytic fission. PROP...
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Was Ronald Reagan, President of the United States, or Mikhail Gorbachev, Leader of the USSR, more responsible for ending the Cold War?

Reasons for Reagan:He decided to initiate talks with the USSR on arms limitations and a renewed 'detente' like state between the countries. Capitalism won over Communism as it proved itself to be the dominan...
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How do I choose which quotations are best to analyse that aren't the same as everyone else?

Choose the quotations which appeal to you the most as they are the ones you will be most passionate to discuss. Try to pick compact but dense quotations that you can analyse in more than one way. If it is to...
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Solve 5(x-6) < 20

When we solve this, it's going to be the same process as solving 5(x-6) = 20, except at each step we need to think about whether we change the inequality round or keep it the same. There are two ways of doin...
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How do I write a good introduction?

The most important thing is clarity. At A level and GSCE, the examiner should know what you are arguing immediately; try summing up your argument in one succinct line. After that, it can be useful to outline...
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