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Describe how σ and π bonds form.

Sigma bonds form as a result of end on overlap of orbitals (pp, ss or sp) along the axis between two atoms' nuclei. Pi bonds form because of parallel overlap between p orbitals. A sigma bond forms a singl...

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Why is the boiling point of PH3 lower than that of NH3?

PH3 is not hydrogen bonded whereas NH3 is hydrogen bonded. Hydrogen bonding is the strongest type of covalent bonding.

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0.120g of an ideal gas was introduced into a gas syringe. The volume occupied by the gas at a pressure of 1.02x10^5 Pa and temperature 20 degrees was 49.3 cm^3. Calculate the molar mass of the gas.

The ideal gas law is PV=nRT, and we know that we can achieve the molar mass through the relationship of; n=m/mr. When using the ideal gas law it is essential that we use SI units before we begin plugging ...

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Explain why successive ionization energies of an element increase and how they account for the existence of three main energy levels in the sodium atom

Successive ionization energies increase because for the same nuclear charge (positive pull of the nucleus) there are fewer electrons each time one is removed, thus more energy is required to remove succes...

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What is the structure of fluoroform (CFH3)? Does it have a dipole, explain your answer.

CFH3 has a tetrahedral structure. It has a dipole pointing from the carbon to the fluorine because the fluorine is more electronegative than carbon. Fluorine is also much more electronegative than hydroge...

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