Phosphorescent Flagellate (Noctiluca) in Symbiotic Associations
Phosphorescent flagellate: There are several examples of symbiotic associations among plant and animal species. In certain groups, it is a very common phenomenon. Many protozoa…
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Drone Delivery Service to be Launched by Google
Google announcement of the launch of drone delivery services has sparked off excitement in the e-commerce world especially among online shoppers who are constantly in…
Hybridization in Carbon Atoms
What is hybridization? Hybridization is a technical term in organic chemistry that describes the electronic configuration of electrons in atoms. Carbon with an electronic configuration…
How to Avoid Petrol Engine Knock
A motor-car engine that runs on petrol has a number of cylinders that are fitted with pistons. When the engine is working, the pistons move…
Total Oxygen Deprivation and the Body’s Response
Total oxygen deprivation can be fatal to any animal even in a matter of minutes. Sometimes the body responds to this total lack of oxygen…
Catalytic Promoters and Inhibitors, types of Catalysts
Catalyst may be organic or inorganic in nature. They could also be grouped into negative or positive catalysts. The organic catalysts are generally referred to…
Coordinate Covalent Bonds in Molecules and Compounds
Coordinate covalent bonds are also known as dative covalent bonds and just like the ordinary covalent bonds, there is the sharing of electrons. However, unlike…
Displacement Activity in Animal Behavior
Displacement Activity?:– What is displacement activity in animals? When an animal is in a stressful state, it would sometimes display a behavior that is totally…
Industrial Uses of Tetraoxosulphate(VI) Acid
Tetraoxosulphate(VI) acid, other known as sulphuric acid has found several uses in the industries such as chemical, iron and steel and petrochemical. Below is a…
Physical and Chemical Properties of Hydrogen Peroxide
Physical properties of Hydrogen Peroxide (i) Hydrogen peroxide is a pale blue syrup liquid. (ii) Hydrogen peroxide boils and decomposes at 1500C and…