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Can you explain the trend in ionisation energy across the periodic table?

Simply put, it is down to the attraction between positive and negative particles. The protons within the nucleus of an atom make the nucleus 'positive'. In contrast, electrons are 'negative'. If you imagi...

Answered by Joseph I. Chemistry tutor
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Explain the term 'homologous series'

A homologous series refers to a group of chemical compounds which share the same functional group, but vary in another sense, such as by the length of the alkyl chain to which the functionality is attache...

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What is the mechanism for the nucleophilic substitution of a halogenoalkane?

A halogenoalkane is a saturated hydrocarbon chain with a halogen atom (F, Cl, Br or I) attached to a carbon instead of a hydrogen. Halogens have a greater electronegativity than carbon. This means they dr...

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What is a mole?

A mole is the amount of a substance which contains as many particles (atoms, ions, molecules etc) of the substance as there are carbon atoms in 12g of 12C - this is exactly 6.02 × 1023

Answered by Molly N. Chemistry tutor
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What are the differences between sigma and pi bonds?

A sigma bond can be between s or p orbitals whereas a pi bond can only be between p orbtials

In signma bonds, atomic orbitals overlap along bonding axis, in pi bonds atomic orbitals overlap above a...

Answered by Philip K. Chemistry tutor
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