Chemical Laws and Important Definitions in Applied Chemistry
There are several important definitions of concepts and chemical laws used in chemistry, chemical studies and industrial manufacturing procedures that are very useful to students,…
Chemistry
Zinc, its Extraction, Properties and Uses
Zinc is a transition element but does not possess most on the characteristic features of other transition elements. For instance, it does not form colored…
Star: Spectral Classes and Classification of Stars
Stars are self luminous objects that shine by radiation obtained from energy sources that are found within them. The sun is a typical star. Stars…
Esterification and the significance of Esters in the Chemical Industry
Esters such as ethyl ethanoate are compounds that are formed when an alkanol reacts with carboxylic acids in a process known as esterification. Water is…
Ethanoic Acid, Its Properties and Uses
Ethanoic acid is the acid present in vinegar. It can be prepared by the complete oxidation of acidified heptaoxochromate(VI) solution. Ethanol also undergoes oxidation to…
Significance of Arrhenius Ionic Theory in Electrolysis
The ionic theory was first propounded by Arrhenius in 1887 to give some insights and explanations about electrolysis. The Arrhenius ionic theory posits that when…
Bleaching Action and Uses of Sulphur(IV) Oxide
A solution of sulphur(IV) oxide in water rapidly bleaches both artificial and natural dyes. The bleaching property of sulphur(IV) oxide is as a result of…