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The alkane, hexane, C6H14, can exist as five different structural isomers. An isomer is a compound that has the same molecular formula but a different structural formula. For example, butane can exist as a straight chain or as the isomer 2-methylpropane. Both these isomers have the molecular formula C4H10. Apply your knowledge of nomenclature rules for the naming of alkanes and determine the structure and name of the five different isomers of hexane.

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This graph shows the Antarctica mass variation since 2002

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Interpret the presented data and describe the trend over the past 16 years.

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This graph shows the Antarctica mass variation since 2002

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Apart from the overall trend in the data, hypothesise why there are small upward and downward variations in the total land ice mass within a calendar year.

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This graph shows the Antarctica mass variation since 2002

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Estimate the change in mass for the period 20042008.

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This graph shows the Antarctica mass variation since 2002

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Analyse the data and comment whether the rate of loss of mass is increasing or decreasing, in the decade following 2008. Support your argument with mathematical evidence.

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Explain why glacial ice, and the air bubbles trapped within it, is such an important tool in the study of climate. Include details of the various types of information scientists can ascertain from this scientific endeavour
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What modelling can be undertaken to help scientists in their future work for predicting climatic changes from glacial ice?
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How does the prediction of climate changes by the scientists support government and the United Nations’ actions?
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The 20th century has been a time of rapid glacial retreat. What do some scientists attribute this to?