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BeCl2 has a linear shape with a bond angle of 180 degrees, where as H2O has a bent shape with a bond angle of 104.5 degrees. Explain why these molecules have different shapes despite having the same general formula of AB2.

BeCl2 contains 2 bonding pairs of electrons which arrange themselves as far away as possible to minimise the electron repulsion between them, giving a bond angle of 180 degrees and a linear shape. H2O als...

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Explain the trend in boiling points for the group 6 hydrides (O,S,Se,Te). Diagram would be included.

There are 2 factors that affect this problem.
(1) The hydrogen bonding ability of H₂O which increases the boiling point.The partial charges, induced by the higher electronegativity of oxyg...

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Why does propanol have a higher boiling point than propanone, propanal or methyl ethanoate?

Molecules of propanol have a hydrogen directly bonded to a NOF atom (oxygen in this case), which means that they can hydrogen bond with eachother. The oxygen in the other three molecules is only bonded to...

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Write the electronic configuration of the following using the orbital method: 4. N3- 5. Ar 6. Sc3+ 7. Mn2+ 8. Fe3+ 9. V3+

4. 1s²2s²2p⁶ 5. 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶ 6. 1s²2s²2p

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If we burn 3 moles of carbon in air (as per the equation), what mass (in grams) of carbon dioxide will be produced? What volume will this gas occupy at standard temperature and pressure?

So firstly, we assume that the oxygen is in excess (i.e. the amount of oxygen reacting won't limit the amount of carbon that can react), so we know that exactly 3 moles of carbon will be burnt. Then, from...

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