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Describe the process of oxygen transport via haemoglobin.

Haemoglobin is a complex metal ion consisting of hexa-coordinated Fe2+ ions. With 6 coordinate bonds, haemoglobin forms an octahedral shape where 4 nitrogen ligands form a haem disc, a globin m...

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What is the difference of SN1 and an SN2 mechanism?

SN1= only 1 species involved in the rate determining step = carbocation intermediate = racemic mixture = not optically active SN2= 2 species involved in the rate determining step =transition state = singl...

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How to balance equations?

Balancing equations is making sure that all atoms, ions and charges have the same count on both sides of the equation. We start with checking metals, hydrogen and lastly oxygen and charges. In order to ba...

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Define the term empirical formula. Determine the molecular formula of a compound with the empirical formula C2H4O and a relative molecular mass of 176.0

Empirical formula is the simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element in a compound. With the empirical formula and relative molecular mass, we can determine the actual molecular formula of a comp...

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Describe the structure of benzene with reference to delocalisation and an analysis of the Kekule structure.

Benzene is a circular molecule composed of 6 carbon atoms, each forming a single bond to two other carbons and one hydrogen. The fourth electron in the valence shell of each carbon is placed in a p orbita...

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