Chemistry

In this article, I talk all about polyvinyl chloride, also known as PVC. I go into depth about its invention, history and how it's used now.

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.

Kevlar is aramid fiber. In this article, you will learn the manufacturing process, forms, properties, types, uses, and risks to the environment and humans. You will also know the features of the wool/Kevlar fabric.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

metals are the elements that easily make electrons by giving up electrons. And form metallic bonds with atoms of metals.

You have to use color to draw pictures, is it so to take pictures? The way the first picture was taken, however, says otherwise.

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.

In this lesson Lithium & Lithium Ion Battery are described with their structure and work function.

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.

How a lead acid battery work and its structure.

Dry ice, or solidified carbon dioxide, and silicon dioxide were tested if they can produce voltage using sodium hydroxide as an electrolyte and aluminum metal sheet as an anode. It was tested with varying variables.

Do you dread Chemistry classes? Do you find them difficult? Then perhaps these guidelines are for you.

Educational technology helps the teachers in executing their duties and responsibilities.

Discover what the hardest, strongest, toughest metals of all time are, and impress everyone with how metal you have become!

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 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.

Among the experiments to prove the existence of electrons and protons, one was Crooke's Discharge Tube Experiment.

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.

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 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.

Biodiesel is an environmentally friendly option available to third world countries where agriculture is a major source of livelihood. We attempt to prepare biodiesel as part of our K12 project.

A basic easy learning and revision guide to the periodic table of elements. I’ve tried to make this article easy to follow by using my own learning techniques i.e. very simple and without repetition.

This article is an attempt to answer some of the chemistry questions we encounter in our everyday lives.

This article explains the physical properties of Metals and Non metals, their comparison and exceptions in physical properties.

Quartz is a mineral found in many rocks. It is one of the most common minerals found on earth. It is piezoelectric in nature and measures seven on the Mohs scale of hardness.

Glass is an eco-friendly material that can be recycled and reused endlessly. The properties of glass can be manipulated to manufacture products across many applications. Read on to know more.

Nanotechnology deals with the study and application of materials at an extremely small scale called the nanoscale. This article is about nanotechnology and its applications in different fields.

The "Brubacher Edge Sharpness Scale" is the world's first universal and quantifiable means of expressing the sharpness of an edge

Organic Chemistry can be difficult and confusing. The goal of this article is to simply and explain the naming process for organic compounds.

After reading this you will understand: (1) What is meant by no-bond resonance (2) Why some alkenes are more stable than others (3) Justification of Saytzeff's rule (4) Anti-Markovnikov's rule

Plastics are made from petrochemicals that are derived from fossil fuels such as coal, crude oil, and natural gas. This article is about the different types of plastics, properties, and uses.

Counteracting the Negative Effects of Cell Towers through Tower Busters.

Sodium chloride reaction with silver nitrate. Methods, procedures, balanced chemical reaction, comparison to alternative methods, and example problem covered.

Tautomerism is a special kind of isomerism in which both the isomers (called tautomers) co-exist at any given time and also remain in equilibrium with each other.

After studying this hub, one can easily answer the questions like: (a) why methanoic acid is stronger acid than ethanoic acid? (b) why tertiary carbocation is more stable than primary carbocation?

Freeze-drying or lyophilisation is a modern preservation method developed from ancient times that finds extensive use in the field of pharmaceuticals, industries, research and even floristry!

An explanation of why onions make you cry and how to prevent tears while cutting an onion. A simple chemical explanation of why onions make us cry when we cut them open and how to safely prevent it.

Do You Know there are about seven million known compounds in the dictionary of organic chemistry? Do you know most of these do not have their common names but have only I. U. P. A. C. names?

The branch of chemistry, which deals with the numerical relationships of elements and compounds and the mathematical proportions of reactants and products in chemical transformations, is known as stoichiometry.

Do you know based on which parameters the shape of a Molecule is determined? Do you know how percentage of ionic character of a covalent compound is determined?