Colligative Properties: 4 Important Types, Examples

Colligative Properties

A colligative property is an important concept in chemistry. The term “colligative” was derived from the Latin word “colligatus,” which means “bound together.” Colligative properties explain how the properties of a solution are related to the concentration of a solute in the … Read more

Osmosis- Importance in Chemistry, Biology

Osmosis

Osmosis is the movement of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane from a high-concentration area to a low-concentration area. Osmosis happens across the cellular membrane to protect a cell from becoming flaccid (not enough water) or turgid (too much water). What … Read more

Inductive Effect Types, Uses, Stability

Inductive Effect

The inductive effect is an electronic effect induced by the polarization of σ- bonds in a molecule or ion. In most cases, this is because of a disparity in electronegativity between the atoms forming the two ends of the bond. When the electronegativity … Read more