Ozone Layer Formation The ozone layer acts as a shield by absorbing most of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation. It is located within the earth’s stratosphere itself. When depleted, more ultraviolet can reach the earth’s surface. This can prove dangerous to …
An Introduction Acids, to a common man, are merely known as corrosive substances. We also hear how such substances can be used in chemical warfare, but not so much about its counterpart, bases. It is not until students take up …
Biography of Plastic Often at times, my father asks me to consider a career in environmental science and somehow I refuse him. Now, I am starting to feel slightly disappointed to have missed exploring this career. Nevertheless, I am still …
The wonders of Gallium Gallium is such an amazing element. I wonder why it is not included in our curriculum. It has various unique properties. It also has the ability to form both liquid and solid at different temperatures (just …
From the universe to our hands Just as much as how girls love to wear jewelleries made out of diamond, and gold, often boys go wondering what is so amazing in this little chemical element, that does not sound as …
The new invention from Helium How many of us get extremely excited when we see balloons? No matter how much we age, looking at balloons always excites us. That too, the fascination of how helium balloons are able to defy …
What’s in my food? Esters (molecular formula, RCOOR) can be found all throughout the natural world. They are popular for producing a range of pleasant fragrances and flavors. They occur naturally in many foods, such as in fruit, and in …
Nuclear bomb? Wait no! Nuclear Chemistry! When we hear the word nuclear, automatically most of us will ponder about nuclear bombs, and warfield. Hmm, not a very positive thought. But, our chemistry tutor here is happy to introduce to you …
Lights off! Candles on! Let us recall the day when Earth Hour was celebrated… Did you switch off all the lights? Even so, do you practice this habit constantly when we leave the room after its usage? If so, you …
Is the concept of Equilibrium under physics or chemistry? Ever dreamt to become a skydiver, just because of the adrenaline you get when you jump from hundreds of meters off a mountain? Well, same! (P.S. Physics students, feel free to …