Electrolysis of Water Experiment
Description Using electricity, water is decomposed into hydrogen and oxygen gases. A Hoffman electrolysis apparatus separates the two gases and clearly shows the 2 to 1 ratio. When a pH … Read more
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Trace Elements and Biological Importance
Trace elements are any chemical elements found in trace amounts in the body. Trace elements can be categorized as potentially toxic, likely essential, or nutritionally essential. The nutritionally necessary components … Read more
Wavefunction- Definition, Properties, and Significance
Quantum mechanics is needed to comprehend how electrons behave in atoms and molecules and the wave function is used to describe electrons and contain all the knowledge we have about … Read more
Partition coefficient (P): Definition, Equation, Determination, Applications
A compound’s concentrations in a mixture of two immiscible solvents at equilibrium are expressed as a partition coefficient (P) or distribution coefficient (D). What is Partition Coefficient? The ratio of … Read more
Henderson Hasselbalch Equation – Estimating The pH of Buffers
Using the Henderson Hasselbalch equation, you can estimate the pH of a buffer solution given the concentrations of the acid and its conjugate base, or the base and the corresponding … Read more
Galvanic Cell (Voltaic Cell): Definition, Construction, Working Principle, Cell Notation
Voltaic or galvanic cells are electrochemical devices that use spontaneous oxidation-reduction reactions to generate electricity. An electrochemical cell called a galvanic cell or voltaic cell, respectively named after the scientists … Read more
Shapes of Atomic Orbitals
Different atomic orbitals have different shapes. In other words, they describe different probability distributions for the electrons that surround the nucleus. One of the reasons why orbitals vary in energy … Read more
Urea Fertilizer- Advantages and Disadvantages
Urea is widely used as nitrogenous fertilizer. It is very soluble and hence quick acting but it can easily wash away. Due to its high nitrogen content, urea is a … Read more
Nitrogen Fixation: Definition, Methods, and Benefits
The availability of mineral nutrients is essential for all species’ growth, but none is more crucial than nitrogen, which is needed in significant quantities since it is a necessary component … Read more