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Iron can be extracted from iron ore by reaction with carbon at very high temperature in a blast furnace. In this process Fe2O3 is reduced to Fe. Explain what is meant by the term reduction.

Reduction: loss of oxygen (or gain of electrons)

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Answered by Mark T. Chemistry tutor
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Why does a higher temperature lead to a higher rate of reaction?

Heat is a form of energy - the more heat a particle has, the more energy it has, and so the faster it moves. This increases the number of collision is a set period of time, whilst also increasing the numb...

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Answered by Andreas C. Chemistry tutor
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What are the properties of a giant covalent structure?

Giant covalent structures are made up of many covalent bonds between atoms. They have high melting points because it takes a lot of energy to break the strong covalent bonds between the a...

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Answered by Phoebe T. Chemistry tutor
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Calculate the pH of the solution formed when 30 cm3 of 0.150 moldm-3 aqueous sulfuric acid is added to 30 cm3 of 0.200 moldm-3 aqueous potassium hydroxide at 25 C.

H2SO4 ---> 2H+ + SO42-                                                                                                                                  ...

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Answered by William D. Chemistry tutor
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Define the term relative isotopic mass. (2 Marks)

Mass of the isotope/atom compared to 1/12th the mass of an atom of Carbon 12 (12C)

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