Introduction to Chemical Energetics What is Energy? Simply put, energy is defined as the ability to work. In Chemistry, this entails moving n object by an application of force and is measured by the unit joules. Energetics forms a fundamental …
Definition of Transition Element Transition metals are a group of elements found on the periodic table in the central region. Most metals are found within this group. These metals have high melting points and high densities. Chemistry tutors often start …
Addition of milk on health effect of bubble tea Tea is a popular beverage worldwide, with numerous well-known health benefits, such as its anti-aging and anti-cancer properties which can mainly be attributed to its antioxidant content. In recent years, the …
The structure of EDTA and its chemistry Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is a weak acid with the chemical formula of C10H16N2O8 and a molecular mass of 292.24 g/mol. Its structure is seen in Fig 1 below. It is also a ligand, …
Chemical Structure of Food Colouring Food coloring molecules are organic compounds that have at least one chromophore and a conjugated system, which is a structure with alternating double and single bonds between atoms. Chromophores in food coloring dye are responsible …
Introduction of Biomimicry Almost 25% of all modern medicines are manufactured directly from the use of plants. Moreover, there are also other plants that are yet to be examined, which could potentially have millions of unique chemical compounds that could …
Sincere tears, or crocodile tears? If you have ever stepped into the kitchen, to help and assist with cooking, you will know the pain of chopping onions. Often, there are many memes coming up about the pain of tearing up …
Oganesson and CRYPTOCURRENCIES?! “Make ends meet”. This is yet another common catch-phrase used across the world. Often used to describe situations whereby one has financial independence to pay for necessities in life. However, this phrase if analysed literally means getting …
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 …