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Why can graphite conduct electricity but diamond cant?

Electricity is the movement of charge and therefore something charged must move to carry this charge. graphite carbon atoms make 3 covalent bonds with the adjacent atoms however carbon has 4 electrons in ...

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Describe how to perform a flame test to identify an unknown compound.

The equipment needed is a bunsen burner, a wire loop, some HCl, and the compound being tested (usually in powder form). Set up the bunsen burner so that it is on a blue flame. Take the wire loop and dip i...

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what are isotopes and why do they have the same properties?

Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have the same proton number but different nucleon number. TRAIN OF THOUGHT --- Isotopes have the s...

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Define the term enthalpy of reaction

A chemical reaction occurs when bonds are broken and formed between atoms. Energy is taken in in order to break bonds; when a bond is formed the molecule becomes more stable, so energy is given out. The e...

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Why do elements give off coloured light when heated?

When elements are heated, it causes their electrons to become excited. Electrons exist in discrete energy levels, and these energy levels are unique to each element. When the electrons are excited by heat...

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