5 Important Organic Reactions

Organic Reaction

Organic reactions can be better understood by summarizing the overall reaction into a series of steps known as a reaction mechanism. Organic reactions are governed by factors that are essentially the same as those that govern any chemical reaction. The … Read more

Molecular Compounds: Important 2 Types, Properties, Uses

Molecular Compounds

Molecular compounds, occasionally called covalent compounds, exhibit a broad array of physical properties due to the different types of intermolecular attractions such as different kinds of polar interactions. When non-metal atoms share a pair of electrons, Molecular compounds are formed. Depending on … Read more

Ionic Lattice and Ionic Compounds

Ionic Lattice and Ionic Compounds

Positive and negative ions are arranged alternately in three dimensions in ionic lattices. The term “giant ionic structures” is occasionally used to describe compounds with ionic lattices. Ionic bonds maintain the integrity of the ionic lattice. Ionic bonds between ions … Read more

The Gaseous State: Ideal and Real gases

Ideal Gas Equation

The following physical characteristics define the gaseous state: The kinetic theory of gases The kinetic theory of gases describes the notion that molecules in gases are constantly in motion. The underlying assumptions of this theory are: An ideal gas is … Read more

States of Matter: Solid, Liquid, and Gas

States of Matter Solid, Liquid, and Gas

In chemistry, the behavior of molecules determines the states of matter, or phase, of a substance. The states of matter describes how molecules move, behave, and organize themselves in space. Before delving into a state of matter, it’s important to understand … Read more

Dot and Cross Diagram

Dot and Cross Diagram

A dot and cross diagram can be used to illustrate how bonds are formed in small molecules. Diagrams called “dot and crosses” display how the outer-shell electrons of an ionic or covalent compound or element are arranged.Dots and crosses are … Read more