Significance and Properties of the Homologous Series
The numerous organic compounds can be grouped into a comparatively small number of series or families of compounds known as homologous series. The simplest series…
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Easy Ways to Memorize the first 20 Elements of the Periodic Table
Science students in high school and colleges often find it a bit difficult to memorize the first 20 elements of the periodic table and this…
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…
Activity Series and the Significance of Hydrogen
The Activity Series is a germane concept every chemist takes into consideration both in the laboratory and in the in the industry while working with…
Bosch Process: Industrial Preparation of Hydrogen
Bosch process is used in the industrial preparation of Hydrogen. Hydrogen is a very important gas in the chemical industry and can be produced industrially…
Oxidation Number: Rules for Determining Oxidation Numbers
The oxidation number, which expresses the state of an element, ion or molecule, can be used to determine the type of reaction, its rate and…
15 Characteristics and Properties of the Atomic Structure
The atomic structure is a chemical representation of the design and chemical structure of the smallest unit of an element involved in a chemical reaction….
Principles and Procedures involved in the Extraction of Metals
Principles of Metal Extraction: Metals are found in the combined state in ores where they exist as positive ions. During the extraction of metals, the…
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,…
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…