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Why are the properties of diamond and graphite different despite both being made of the same constituent element, carbon.

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  3. Free electrons

Diamond is very hard and is a poor conductor of electricity as each carbon...

Answered by Tania F. Chemistry tutor
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Can you please help understand this diagram I drew in class?

After the student show me the diagram, I would ask them what topic they are currently doing in chemistry and what text book they are working with. After going threw that procidure I would then upload the ...

Answered by Tara M. Chemistry tutor
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What is the most effective way to balance redox equations which include hydrogen and oxygen?

The first thing you must do is balance all atoms on either side of the equation besides hydrogen and oxygen. Secondly add water to the side which is oxygen defecient to balance out the atoms of oxygen on ...

Answered by Euan C. Chemistry tutor
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What are 3 characteristics of Benzene that go against the proposed Kekule model?

The Kekule model states Benzene consists of 3 pairs of alternating double C=C and single C-C bonds. A typical C=C bond would readily react with bromine to produce a dibromo-alkane and therefore would reac...

Answered by Chris G. Chemistry tutor
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Draw the structure, name the shape and show bond angles of the molecules XeF4 and SbF4-. In your answer explain why each structure is different, despite both having a central atom, surrounded by 4 fluorine atoms.

Xe is in group 8, the noble gases. Therefore it has 8 electrons in its outer shell. Fluorine atoms have 7 electrons, yet one is an unpaired electron, so this is the electron in fluorine that gets involved...

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