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What is a dative covalent bond?

In essence, a dative covalent bond is just a covalent bond with an unpaired electron, therefore, shared between two atoms in a delocalised manner. An example of this is Carbon monoxide, which is formed in...

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How can we determine the molecular and electron geometry of H2O?

The molecular geometry deals with the position of the nucleus of the different atoms in the molecule whereas the electron geometry deals with the position of the orbitals. Electron geometry is specific fo...

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Explain the bonding in benzene, and hence its greater stability

Benzene consists of six carbon atoms in a hexagonal ring, all of which are sp^2 hybridised. This allows the perpendicularly oriented 'p' orbital of each carbon to overlap laterally all around the ring. Th...

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Explain the effect of increasing the temperature on the rate of reaction

As temperature increases more particles posses energy equal to or greater than activation energy. Due to that, particles collide more often increasing rate of reaction.

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Why are noble gases so unreactive?

This is due to the number of electrons in the outer shell of their atoms. Their outer shell is full, meaning it is difficult for them to give or take electrons.

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