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How does fractional distillation work?

Fractional distillation separates the different molecules in a crude oil mixture because of their differences in boiling points. 

A fractional distillation column is heated at the bottom and gets p...

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Describe how and explain why vegetable oils are hardened for use in foods. [5 marks]

Hydrogenation is used to add hydrogens to the vegetable oil molecules. This process gets rid of the double bonds in the molecular structure, making the molecules saturated, which lowers the melting point ...

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What are the differences between simple covalent and giant covalent bonding?

In terms of the structure, simple covalent substances are made up of molecules. These molecules are bonded together by a shared pair of electrons, which forms the strong covalent bond. Between molecules, ...

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What is the structure of an atom?

Atoms are really tiny particles that make up all substances in the universe. An element is made of one type of atom. An atom has a small central nucleus made up of smaller sub-atomic particles called prot...

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What is the difference between an ionic and covalent bond?

Ionic: Metal and non Metal bond fomred , Metal DONATES an electron. electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions in a chemical compound Covalent: Bond between two non metals (similar electrone...

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