Have you seen a rainbow in the sky after a heavy rain and just stared at it in awe while wondering how the rainbow was formed? Rainbows are formed when white light passes through a prism such as water vapor …
Growing up in an Asian family, tea is one beverage that most traditional families drink on a regular basis. Besides carrying its traditional value, drinking tea can give you the caffeine fix you needed to get through the day. Being …
The Science behind Vaccines – how Chemistry plays a vital role The SARS-Cov-2 has caused catastrophic damage just within the last twelve months. The world has reacted proactively, striving to end this pandemic as soon as possible. The pandemic has …
Virus Pandemic – Looking Back on 2020 A year on, our lives continue to revolve around the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus has formed several mutations and continues to evolve and transmit across the world. While the virus does not result …
Understanding the meaning of Chemical Kinetics Chemical reactions occur all around us, whether it be combustion in the engine of a car or photosynthesis in the leaves of a plant. Kinetics is utilized by scientists to determine the optimal conditions …
Inorganic Chemistry in the synthesis of Anti-cancer drugs Transition metal complexes offer great potential advantages over the more common organic-based drugs as anticancer agents. They exhibit a wide range of coordination numbers and geometries, accessible redox states and ‘tune-ability’ of …
Kitchen Chemistry – The Science of Baking Ingredients commonplace in the kitchen shelves of baking lovers, baking soda and powder work their ‘magic’ on the batter while it bakes in the oven, leavening the food being baked. To all those …
What is Medicinal Chemistry Medicinal chemistry is a discipline formed at the intersections of Chemistry, Pharmacology. And various parts of Biology. This discipline is involved in the development, synthesis, and analysis of drugs and other substances. It is covered in …
Definitions of Redox reactions Redox reactions are chemical reactions, consisting of oxidation and reduction reactions, and involves the transfer of electrons between two species. Redox reactions are common and occur in our everyday life. Some processes involving redox reactions include …
Venturing in uncharted waters Regardless of academic stream (IP or O Levels), students often face a mental barrier when they think of chemistry in JC as compared to its secondary school counterpart. In some ways, this fear is understandable as …