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Why using clear English is important when communicating in chemistry. This blog gives examples of two past IB questions where the language used to phrase the questions can lead to different interpretations...
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HI, On this, can I confirm that in neutral conditions, they should write half equations using H+/H2O and that they do not need to use H2O/OH- at all when creating half equations (as basic conditions are not part of spec)? Thanks, John
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Site authorHi John Yes, that's correct.And I can confirm that the guide, Reactivity 3.2.2, says: Deduce redox half-equations and equations in acidic or neutral solutions. I believe candidates might be asked to balance a...
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