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How does fractional distillation work?

Fractional distillation works by using the fact that molecules of different sizes have different boiling points. Generally, the smaller a molecule, the lower its boiling point. When heating up a mixture o...

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Could you explain how an increased temperature increases the rate of reaction?

A chemical reaction will only occur if the molecules collide with enough energy, when you apply heat to a reaction you're giving the molecules more energy so when they collide they're more likely to react...

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25 cm^3 of a solution of known 0.2M HCl is neutralised by titration by 21.5cm^3 of NaOH solution. Calculate then concentration of the NaOH solution to 3dp.

Recall n = c *(v/1000) if the volume is in Cm³.

Now, n(HCl)= 0.2 x (25.0/1000)

n(HCl) = 5x10^-3

Since the relationship stoichiometrically is 1:1 (H

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Describe the Le Chantelier principle

If a factor affecting the position of an equlibirum is altered, the position fo equlibrium shifts to oppose the effect of the change.

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What is crude oil and how does fractional distillation work?

Crude oil is formed from detritus (dead living matter) of animal, plants and microscopic organisms under intense pressure and temperature. It is trapped under impervious rocks which stop the liquid and ga...

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