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What is the definition of structural isomerism and what are the different types?

Structural Isomerism: Molecules with same molecular formula and different structural formula.

Different types: Positional, chain, functional group

Answered by Ellie A. Chemistry tutor
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What is the point of learning about chemistry - how can it be applied to real life?

Chemistry is used daily in many different areas of work; the plastics that we use every day apply organic chemistry as they are synthesised using chemical reactions leading to long chains of carbon, hydro...

Answered by Saakshi B. Chemistry tutor
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How would you name complex organic compounds?

How many carbons are in the longest carbon chain?

Prefixes: meth- (1), eth- (2), prop- (3), but- (4), pent- (5), hex- (6)

What functional groups are present?

Answered by Sneha J. Chemistry tutor
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Write a word equation for the reaction between lithium bromide and chlorine gas.

This is a displacement reaction as the more reactive halogen (chlorine) will displace the halide ion from the ionic compound (lithium bromide). This will result in the bromide being displaced and forming ...

Answered by Musa A. Chemistry tutor
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Explain why hydrogen bonding occurs between water molecules

Water molecules have a molecular formula of H2O. The O-H bond in water is a polar bond. This is because there is a big difference in electronegativity between the oxygen and the water. It is known that ox...

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