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AS Chemistry doubtExams are around the corner and I was flicking through the Chemistry AS revision guide when I came across this:
I'm afraid I didn't quite understand that statement. I may come off as thick but I'd rather be made to look foolish for a few minutes than live in foolish ignorance. So, can anybody clarify what these four/two attractive forces are? I'll be very grateful.When electrons are shared, the situation is more stable than when there are two separate atoms (four attractive forces between positive nuclei and negative electrons instead of two).
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Covalent, it is.It is indeed referring to covalent bonding but what are the four/two forces it refers to? That's what's got me stumped. Anyways, thank you for getting back to me, it's the third time I'm posting this question.(Original post by IxI_Rhys_IxI)
You're actually pathetic. Grow up.
As for the question asked, I think it's reffering to Covalent bonding, but I'm not the biggest chem whiz that's ever existed. So I'm not 100% sure. -
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Will see.Doubtful but thank you for that.(Original post by ans16)
it may be referring to various intermolecular forces such as van der waals, dipole dipole
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Re: AS Chemistry doubtYou have never talked to me?(Original post by IxI_Rhys_IxI)
You're actually pathetic. Grow up.
As for the question asked, I think it's reffering to Covalent bonding, but I'm not the biggest chem whiz that's ever existed. So I'm not 100% sure.
Sorry, I am Sri Lankan too.(Original post by Aahmsil)
Is that even a stereotype?
Anyways, do you have an answer to the question?
I'm too lazy to rack my brains for one at the moment, Physics has got me preoccupied.
But as for your question...I reckon it's covalent bonds and maybe intermolecular forces..can't take me word for it though.
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Please refrain from pugnacity.That does seem to be bordering on veritable, let me see if I can figure it out.(Original post by IxI_Rhys_IxI)
Perhaps it is pointing towards atoms that have two electrons on it's outermost shell, and going covalent with something that may need those makes it more stable? Just a guess, but an idea.
A friend of mine suggested that it referred to attractions between each of the bonded nuclei and the shared pair of electrons.
I'll have to try and put the best of both together.
I guessed as much.(Original post by chignesh10)
You have never talked to me?
Sorry, I am Sri Lankan too.
But as for your question...I reckon it's covalent bonds and maybe intermolecular forces..can't take me word for it though.
Are you doing AS?
It is referring to covalent bonding, no doubt about that.
I found the conundrum under the heading 'Reasons for covalent bonding' or something along those lines at least.
Intermolecular forces don't sound quite right though.
Help is appreciated and yes, I'm doing AS.Last edited by Aahmsil; 19-04-2012 at 09:59. -
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Re: AS Chemistry doubtAh ok.(Original post by Aahmsil)
That does seem to be bordering on veritable, let me see if I can figure it out.
A friend of mine suggested that it referred to attractions between each of the bonded nuclei and the shared pair of electrons.
I'll have to try and put the best of both together.
I guessed as much.
It is referring to covalent bonding, no doubt about that.
I found the conundrum under the heading 'Reasons for covalent bonding' or something along those lines at least.
Intermolecular forces sound quite right though.
Help is appreciated and yes, I'm doing AS.
Hmm..I am not really sure.
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So, we digress.I'm taking Biology and Mathematics apart from the aforementioned Chemistry and Physics.(Original post by chignesh10)
Ah ok.
Hmm..I am not really sure.
What other subjects? What u wanna do for medicine?
What about you?
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Re: AS Chemistry doubtSame! You talk such good english...whilst even being from Abu Dhabi.(Original post by Aahmsil)
I'm taking Biology and Mathematics apart from the aforementioned Chemistry and Physics.
What about you?
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Digression continues.Thank you, I'm flattered!(Original post by chignesh10)
Same! You talk such good english...whilst even being from Abu Dhabi.
Rest assured, if you know where to look, Abu Dhabi can be a great place to receive your education.
Where may I ask, do you reside?
Oh and what board are you following?
I'm doing Edexcel. -
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Re: AS Chemistry doubtI live in England. I am doing Edexcel for Maths and Biology! How are you revising for the Unit 1 and unit 2?(Original post by Aahmsil)
Thank you, I'm flattered!
Rest assured, if you know where to look, Abu Dhabi can be a great place to receive your education.
Where may I ask, do you reside?
Oh and what board are you following?
I'm doing Edexcel. -
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Exam pressure!I'm done with C1 and Unit 1 Biology, finished those in the January session.(Original post by chignesh10)
I live in England. I am doing Edexcel for Maths and Biology! How are you revising for the Unit 1 and unit 2?
Registered to sit Unit 2 & 3B for the sciences along with C2 and M1 this May.
Are those all the subjects you take or do you study others via a different board?
As of now, revision is making slow progress.
I have yet to finish the Chemistry, Physics and M1 syllabus, hope to have them over by Saturday.
Biology and C2 I've already dealt with.
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Re: AS Chemistry doubtHow'd you do in C1 and Biology?(Original post by Aahmsil)
I'm done with C1 and Unit 1 Biology, finished those in the January session.
Registered to sit Unit 2 & 3B for the sciences along with C2 and M1 this May.
Are those all the subjects you take or do you study others via a different board?
As of now, revision is making slow progress.
I have yet to finish the Chemistry, Physics and M1 syllabus, hope to have them over by Saturday.
Biology and C2 I've already dealt with.
Just need to flick through the core practicals.
Ah ok, yeah I am taking chemistry and physics on different boards.
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Managed to score 100 UMS in C1 and a high A in Biology.(Original post by chignesh10)
How'd you do in C1 and Biology?
Ah ok, yeah I am taking chemistry and physics on different boards.
Hmmm, what are you learning for the core practicals
I take you haven't finished either C1 or Unit 1 Biology, or have you?
My core practical knowledge is simply fueled by Mr. Biology's notes.
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Re: AS Chemistry doubtAhh well done mate!(Original post by Aahmsil)
Managed to score 100 UMS in C1 and a high A in Biology.
I take you haven't finished either C1 or Unit 1 Biology, or have you?
My core practical knowledge is simply fueled by Mr. Biology's notes.
Not in the least perfect but they will have to do.
I took C1 and C2 last year..but not Unit 1 Biology. Was Biology hard?
Guessing you want to do medicine -
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Re: AS Chemistry doubtI guess your talking about unit 2 edexcel chemistry which I will take the exam also.(Original post by Aahmsil)
Exams are around the corner and I was flicking through the Chemistry AS revision guide when I came across this:
I'm afraid I didn't quite understand that statement. I may come off as thick but I'd rather be made to look foolish for a few minutes than live in foolish ignorance. So, can anybody clarify what these four/two attractive forces are? I'll be very grateful.
Thanks in advance!
I got confused in this aswell, I believe this is not required. You just need to know this.
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Biology?(Original post by chignesh10)
Ahh well done mate!
I took C1 and C2 last year..but not Unit 1 Biology. Was Biology hard?
Guessing you want to do medicine
Hard?
Not in the least, just be prepared and you'll have easy sailing ahead.
I would very much like to go into medicine but I need to be able to produce exceptional grades to do so.
