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Why can graphite be used as a lubricant?

Between the carbon layers in graphite there are van der waal forces which are very weak. Therefore, the layers of carbon atoms are able to slide over each other allowing graphite to be used as a lubricant...

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Describe the relationships between the Atoms in Carbon Dioxide Molecules.

Carbon Dioxide molecules consist of 2 oxygen and 1 carbon atom. The oxygen atoms are bonded to the carbon atom using double covalent bonds.

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A student obtained 3.7g of methyl cinnamate (162g/mol) from 6.5g of cinnamic acid (148g/mol) and 2.0g of methanol (32g/mol). Determine which reagent is limiting and calculate the percentage yield achieved by the student.

Reaction equation:cinnamic acid + methanol --> methyl cinnamate (+ water).Determine the limiting reagent:Calculate the number of moles of each reagent using the triangle g/(GFM)*(n).n = g/GFM cinnamic ...

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How can work out the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in this atom of an element?

Each element has its own individual atomic number which can be found on the periodic table. This number is the number of protons in each atom of this element . As protons have each have a charge of +1 and...

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