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Describe how collision theory explains an increase in the rate of a reaction at higher temperatures.

When temp increases, kinetic energy of molecules increases. Higher kinetic energy means molecules move around more and increased movement leads to more collisions. Collision theory states that the rate of...

Answered by Charlie M. Chemistry tutor
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Describe and explain the reactivity trend of the Group 2 elements

The group 2 elements become more reactive down the group. This is because the atomic radius increases down the group as there are more energy levels. There is also more shielding from inner energy levels ...

Answered by Libby E. Chemistry tutor
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State and explain the tests necessary to positively identify an unknown sample as copper carbonate

If portion of the unknown were to be placed in a blue Bunsen flame, a green-blue flame would appear. This indicates the presence of copper. If a portion of the unknown were to be added to dilute hydrochlo...

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Explain how crude oil is split into fractions? Give an example of a substance collected at the top of the column. [5 marks]

Crude oil is made up of a mixture of substances.Crude oil is vapourised before it enters the column.The column is hotter at the bottom and cooler at the top (around 350 degrees at the bottom, and 50 degre...

Answered by Thaarabi T. Chemistry tutor
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What is the difference between an exothermic and endothermic reaction?

Exothermic = A reaction that transfers energy to its souroundings therefore the temperature of the sourounding increases (gets hotter). Can you think of an example? E.g. combustion, neutralisation. As hea...

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