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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonding

The main difference is that covalent bonding is the sharing of electrons, whereas in ionic bonding electrons are transferred. Ionic bonding is between a metal and a non-metal whereas covalent bonding is b...

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Answered by Verity G. Chemistry tutor
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A 20cm³ sample of lithium hydroxide solution of unknown concentration is neutralised by 12.25cm³ of 0.15mol/dm³ of sulfuric acid. Calculate the concentration of the lithium hydroxide solution.

0.184mol/dm³

SA
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Hydrogen chloride (HCl) has a melting point of -114.2 °C. Sodium chloride (NaCl) has a melting point of 801 °C. Explain in terms of structure and bonding why these substances have such different melting points?

Hydrogen chloride has a simple molecular structure. The atoms within the molecule are held together by strong covalent bonds. However, for simple covalent molecules to melt only the weak intermolecular f...

AJ
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How do you determine the shape of molecule?

Molecular shape is based on VSEPR Theory which states that electrons in lone pairs repel other electrons in lone pairs the most. Electrons in lone pairs repel electrons in bonding pairs less and electrons...

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Answered by Daniel S. Chemistry tutor
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What is meant by a strong acid?

When the acid is completely or fully ionised in aqueous solution or if it is dissolved in water.

IL
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