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Describe the difference between ionic and covalent bonds

Ionic bonds are formed due to the strong electrostatic connection between oppositely charged ions whereas covalent bonds are formed by the sharing of an electron pair between two atoms

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In a titration, 50 cm3 of sodium hydroxide with a concentration of 0.3 mol/dm3 was neutralised by 60 cm3 of hydrochloric acid. Calculate the concentration of the hydrochloric acid in mol/dm3.

HCl + NaOH = NaCl + H2O. Moles = volume (dm3) x concentration (mol/dm3). Moles of NaOH: volume x concentration = (50/1000) x 0.3 = 0.015 moles. 1 to 1 ratio of HCl to NaOH, so there were 0.015 moles of HC...

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How can Diamond and Graphite both be made of carbon but be so different?

Graphite and Diamond are different because they have different structures. Both have Giant Covalent Structures, resulting in very high melting temperatures. However each carbon atom in Diamond has 4 coval...

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What are the half equations representing the changes of Pb2+ and Br- in the electrolysis of lead bromide?

Pb2+ + 2e- -> Pb 2Br- -> Br2 + 2e- Lead ions undergo reduction (gain of electrons) at the negative electrode to form solid lead. Bromide ions undergo oxidation (loss of electrons) at the positive el...

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