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What factors affect the equilibrium position and in what way?

The easiest way to think about this is as the 'law of opposites' TemperatureExothermim reactions: If temp is increased then the reaction moves in the direction to reduce this rise of temp by shifti...

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Describe the trend in the reactivity of group 2 elements with chlorine as you descend down the group.

As you progress down the group:- Atomic radius increases, therefore there is more electron shielding.- There is an increase in the nuclear charge, however it is outweighed by the increase in shielding.- I...

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Name a test for a C=C double bond

Bromine water:- Turns colourless when mixed with a double bond (unsaturated)- Remains Orange-Brown when mixed with a C-C single bond (saturated)

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What is an emulsion? and give some examples

Emulsions are solutions of water and oil. With small droplets of one suspended in the other.Common examples of emulsions:- Mayonnaise, Milk (oil droplets in water)- Butter, Margarine (water droplet...

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