As we examine in the uses of Titanium, Zirconium and Hafnium, we must understand that these are important chemical elements that has found use in […]
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Physical and Chemical Properties of the Noble Gases
The properties of the noble gases are very unique. The elements themselves are all colourless, odourlesss monatomic gases. The enthalpy of vaporization is a measure […]
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The Electronic Structure and Uses of the Noble Gases
The elements of Group 18 have been called the “noble gases”, “the inert gases” and “the rare gases”. Both are misnomers, since the discovery of […]
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Some Basic Properties of the Halogens – Group 17
The Halogens exhibit some very interesting properties in the periodic table. Elements typically become more metallic or basic on descending a main group. Thus in […]
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How to Produce Trans-Uranic Elements By Particle Bombardment
Uranium has the highest atomic number of any naturally occurring element and was, for a long time, placed at the end of the periodic classification […]
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Principles of Nuclear Fusion in the Making of a Hydrogen Bomb
When a uranium atom is split into or more atoms of medium relative atomic mass, there is a decrease in mass and a corresponding release […]
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How Equilibrium is Maintained in a Reversible Reaction
We shall now study dynamic equilibrium in reversible chemical reactions since it has many industrial applications. Some reactions can be made to go either way, […]
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Polymorphism and Examples of Polymorphic Compounds
Polymorphism describes a situation whereby substances can crystallize in more than one form. Such substances are said to be polymorphic. If the number of crystalline […]
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3 Important Methods of Separating Isotopes
Separating Isotopes is a chemical process that is hinged on the difference in mass of these isotopes. As isotopes have the same chemical properties, their […]
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Application of Mass Spectrometer in Detecting Isotopes
Investigation of radioactive disintegration series shows that more than one element can occupy the same position in the periodic table. Such elements must have the […]
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