Electrolysis of Water Experiment

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 indicator is used, the anode turns yellow and the cathode … Read more

Trace Elements and Biological Importance

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 are necessary for proper metabolic and physiological processes. The human … Read more

Shapes of Atomic Orbitals

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 is because the electrons in various orbitals are likely to … Read more

Nitrogen Fixation: Definition, Methods, and Benefits

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 of proteins, nucleic acids, and other cellular components. Nearly 79% … Read more