Australian researchers have created a prototype electrolyser capable of harvesting water from the air and then splitting it to produce hydrogen gas for use as a green fuel. This device is powered by a solar panel and can operate effectively …
Discover the remarkable chemistry at the heart of train technology The UK’s rail network is a modern colossus, made up of almost 10,000 miles of track and more than 2500 stations, with passengers completing around 41.5 billion miles of journeys …
Discover the science behind jelly’s bewitching quiver Jelly is one of those desserts guaranteed to make you smile. It is so pleasing to watch it jiggle on the plate and as our spoons glide through it. In addition to its …
Don’t Rush for Water! Many of us have eaten a spicy meal that’s too hot for comfort. Sometimes it comes on instantly, other times it’s a slow burn, so to speak. We reach for a glass of water, beer or …
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 …