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Explain how a buffer solution resists the pH change when an acid or alkali is added.

HA <----> H+ + OH-Acid:Adding an acid increases the concentration of H+ ions as acids are proton donors. These H+ ions react with the conjugate base, A-, to form HA and thus shift the equilibrium po...

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What are the properties of ionic compounds?

Crystalline solids at rtphigh mp and bpoften soluble in waterconduct electricity when dissolved in water or molten

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A) Write a balanced equation for the reaction of Calcium metal with water B) If I react 3 g of Calcium metal, what number of moles do I have?

Reactions and trends of group 1 and 2 metals are common questions asked at GCSE- Ca + 2 H₂O ==> Ca(OH)₂ + H₂This reaction will be exothermic and happen slowly in cold w...

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Describe how propenal, propanal and propanone can be distinguished from one another by simple chemical tests.

Propenal can be distinguished by adding bromine water, as it will go from a orange/brown solution to a colourless solution due to electrophilic addition. Propanal can be distingiushed from propanone by us...

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What is the difference between complete and incomplete combustion of a hydrocarbon?

In complete combustion, there is a sufficient supply of oxygen which is able to react with the burning hydrocarbon allowing the reaction products H₂O and CO₂ to be formed.
In in...

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