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What is a racemic mixture?

To explain a racemic mixture it is firstly necessary to explain what an enantiomer is. Enantiomers are stereoisomers that are non-superimposable mirror images of each other. An enantiomer has no plane of sym...
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Answered by Katie G. • Chemistry tutor
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What is the difference between a weak and strong acid?

To answer this question it is easiest to firstly define both a weak and strong acid. A strong acid is an acid that completely dissociates into its component ions in solution. A weak acid only undergoes parti...
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How do you calculate pressure?

Pressure is the force exerted by one object on another object over a given area of contact. The following equation can help understand and also explain how pressure works: pressure = force / area p = f / a I...
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How do I know when to use the preterite and imperfect tenses?

Both the preterite and imperfect tenses are used to describe an action that occurred in the past. Use of each will depend on the frequency of the action, whether it was completed or not, whether it was limit...
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Answered by Caitlin P. • Spanish tutor
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How to make a noun plural

With some exceptions, Spanish nouns tend to follow these rules to become plural: Add s : a) If the noun ends in a vowel : la casa- las casas (house- houses); el libro- los libros (book- books); el café- los ...
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