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The Difference Between a Mixture and a Compound
What mixtures and compounds are, their differences, chemical properties, and what they have in common.
The History & Names of the First 10 Chemical Elements
The history behind each of the first ten elements on the periodic table including how each was discovered and how they got their names.
Units of Concentration
In this article you will learn different ways of expressing solute concentration that are commonly used. You will learn how to calculate concentration of solution expressed in Molality, Normality, Weight %, Parts per million (ppm), Mass per volume, Molality and mole fraction of a solution.
The Particulate Nature of Matter
The kinetic theory is a scientific model which helps us to explain how the arrangement of particles relates to the properties of the three states of matter, which are solid, liquid and gas. Chemistry helps us to understand and know how matter is like and how it behaves.
Molecules vs Atoms
Learn the difference between atoms and molecules. Find the key properties of atoms with respect to molecules and the formation of molecules, compounds, and mixtures.
Describe the Chemistry of Two Types of Enzymes and Explain How the Apoenzyme Forms
Enzymes are highly effective and narrowly focused catalyst proteins that only react with one or a small number of substrate types in biochemical reactions. They are the catalysts for nearly all chemical reactions in living organisms.
What Happens When You Eat Metal?
Have you been wondering about what happens when you eat metal? Or perhaps the effects of accidentally eating metal dust or metal shavings? In this article, you're going to get all the answers you need! Pro tip: stay away from eating metal!
Basic Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces
Under conditions prevailing on earth, most atoms do not exist as individual atoms but they combine with each other to form molecules or unite with other atoms to form compounds. Let us take oxygen as an example.
Atoms : Periodic Table, Isotopes, Atomic Structure, Electronic Structure, Ions
The idea of an atom was first put forward by the Greek Philosophers in 400 BC. From their observations on the continuous chances that were taking place in the universe, the Greeks felt that there must be atoms that make up the universe.
Homeopathic LDL Reset - Using Vinegar and Baking Soda Water
Will this combo help with my high LDL?
Facts About Copper: History, Properties, and Uses
This article is about copper a reddish-brown ductile and malleable metal that is a good conductor of heat electricity. Brass and bronze are the two most well-known copper-based alloys. Read on to know more about copper.
Can I Trust The Vaccine?
There is a lot of anxiousness and distrust in the United States about these, seemingly, rushed vaccines for the covid-19 virus. The skepticism of their safety and effectiveness runs high, understandably. I, too, was one of the initial skeptics. What changed? I did some research.
Is Silver More Precious Than Gold?
A historical analysis of the uses of silver. From mining to silverware. From music to cars and green energy. From money to investment and store of value.
Material World, From a Spiritual View
We can explore eternity in the spiritual world, which is without a body or any physical pain.
Chemistry 1: Electronic Configuration of Atoms
Electrons, being one of the elemental part of each atom, have a certain arrangement within each of its valence shells according to the filling capacity of each one.
Zirconium- Its Applications and Anticorrosion Behaviour
Zirconium is a lustrous gray-white metal used in the chemical and nuclear industries. On exposure to air, it forms a white protective oxide film on its surface. Its high corrosion resistance to a wide variety of acids and bases is responsible for its wide extensive application in the industries.
Eight Emerging Areas of Chemistry That Is Changing Science and Technology Research
Research in chemistry have evolved over the years to co–opt cross disciplinary research approach. This article discusses some of they areas of chemistry that have incorporated other major disciplines and changing traditional chemistry research methodology.
Twelve Essential Nano Terms and Concepts That Is Common and Popular
The current emerging and cross disciplinary area of science and technology, and engineering called “Nano” is an interesting area that brings together many disciplines of science and technology into harmony to find a common solution. In this article, the common terms and concepts are discussed
Queen of Poisons - Giulia Tofana
It was very different in 17th century Europe when women had almost no rights, arranged marriages to abusive husbands unable to divorce, and sometimes had to resort to other methods such as using secret poisoners.
Laboratory Equipment and Their Functions
This is a list of 22 basic laboratory Equipment you... Which include balance, hermometer, beaker and crucible. Knowing the name and their Function will help you to avoid the physical and chemical hazards present in the Laboratory.
Biochemical Engineering-Introduction, History, Scope and Applications
This article explains what Biochemical engineering is and what Biochemical engineers do. It talks about the history of biochemical engineering and how human beings have been using biochemical processes for their use. It includes the scope, applications and limitations of biochemical engineering.
How to Detect Occupational Hazards in the Workplace
This article provides safety personnel and managers with a general understanding of the industrial hygienist (IH) role and how they go about identifying the level of chemical exposure to reduce risk.
How Metals Are Important
metals are the elements that easily make electrons by giving up electrons. And form metallic bonds with atoms of metals.
The Strange Story of the First Camera
You have to use color to draw pictures, is it so to take pictures? The way the first picture was taken, however, says otherwise.
Construction of Hydrogen Fuel Cell & Its Reaction
Fuel cell is dynamic invention. Hydrogen fuel cell is the reputed one and in this part fuel cell and hydrogen fuel cell are described with their work function.
Lithium & Lithium Ion Battery (Structure, Function and Recharge Process)
In this lesson Lithium & Lithium Ion Battery are described with their structure and work function.
Things You Can Do When You Stuck in Heavy Trafic
Being stuck in a long and overwhelming rush hour gridlock isn't just an efficient however enthusiastic weight to you particularly in the event that you treat time as your sumptuous item that you would prefer not to squander. In spite of the fact that even you previously exhausted.
"Lead Acid Battery" Structure & Work Function (Recharging Process)
How a lead acid battery work and its structure.
Make Learning Chemistry Fun and Easy
Do you dread Chemistry classes? Do you find them difficult? Then perhaps these guidelines are for you.
K-12 Chemistry Project : Crystal Field Stabilization Energy ( CFSE) of Coordination complexes
Although this is a simple lab experiment, the learning of formation of coordination complexes, calculation of the enthalpy change and the color changes on formation of the complexes gives the students a hands on experience in coordination chemistry
Advancements in Membrane Technology
Membranes are versatile and yet rarely appreciated materials. How are we improving them?
Advancements in Strong and Tough Materials
How have recent developments in material sciences led to stronger stuff?
What Are Some Amazing Things That Crystals Can Do?
Besides their aesthetic beauty, crystals offer much to the world and in surprising ways.
Dealing with Educational Technology in the Classroom Setting
Educational technology helps the teachers in executing their duties and responsibilities.
Top 10 Strongest Metals of All Time
Discover what the hardest, strongest, toughest metals of all time are, and impress everyone with how metal you have become!
Benzene -Classification, Structure & its Stability
Benzene and its derivatives are also called "Aromatic Compounds".The term aromatic was derived from the Greek word ‘aroma’ meaning “fragrant” and was used in Organic Chemistry for a special class of compounds. These compounds have a low hydrogen to carbon ratio in their molecular formula.
Percy Julian: First African-American Chemist Inducted into the National Academy of Sciences
Percy Julian was able to obtain a Ph.D. in chemistry and become an award-winning African-American chemist during a time of racial segregation and Jim Crow laws.
Crooke's Discharge Tube Experiment - Discovery of Cathode Rays and Properties of Cathode Rays
Among the experiments to prove the existence of electrons and protons, one was Crooke's Discharge Tube Experiment.
Iodoform-a K-12 Chemistry project to optimize conditions for maximum yield
In this K--12 project we undertake varying both the functional group of the organic substrate as well as the three most common methods prevalent for the preparation of iodoform. To the final reaction mixture, addition of sodium hypochlorite visibly increases the yield regardless of the method.
Tesla Was Ahead of His Time
Nikola Tesla was one of the most unappreciated scientists, a big inventor and a resercher that ever lived on our planet, born on the Balkans. He is the biggest mind of all times in the world in my opinion.
Enzymes
Enzymes are biocatalyst, speed up chemical reactions because they lower down the energy of activation. They can do this because they form a complex with their substrate at the active site.