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Describe and explain the trend in reactivity of the alkali metals (Group 1)

Reactivity increases down the group. The number of electron shells increases down the group. Therefore the outer electron is further away from the nucleus. Consequently, the attraction between the outer e...

Answered by Elakkeya J. Chemistry tutor
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Describe what happens to copper ions during electrolysis of copper sulphate.

Copper ions are positively charged. So they are attracted to the negative electrode. The negative electrode is called cathode.At the cathode, each copper ion gains two electrons. They are said to be reduc...

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What is the difference between Ionic and Covalant bonding?

Bonding is when two atoms join together; this happens through movements of electrons to help create a full outer shell of electrons. Ionic bonding is when this takes place between a metal and non metal...

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Calculate the enthalpy of formation of water.Is the reaction an exothermic or endothermic reaction?

The reaction is as follows:

2H2 + O2 -> 2H2O

This means that for every 2 molecules of Hydrogen gas, one...

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Draw a dot and cross diagram to show HCl structure

I would first get the student to find the elements on the Periodic Table, and work out how many valence electrons each atom had. Then I would get them to draw the structures of hydrogen and chlorine us...

Answered by Sophie N. Chemistry tutor
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