Kabita Sharma 
The Venturi effect is the decrease in fluid pressure that occurs when a fluid passes through a constrained segment. A pitot tube, a horizontal tube with an IJ-shaped tube within, is used to calculate the velocity of a fluid moving … Read more
Bulk properties refer to the mechanical properties that emerge from the collective behavior of atoms or molecules subsequent to their bonding. Several significant bulk properties comprise elasticity, tensile strength, density, hardness, electrical conductivity, and thermal conductivity. Atoms, on their own, … Read more
In the field of petroleum refining, cracking is a chemical process that involves the fragmentation of heavy hydrocarbon molecules into lighter molecules through the application of heat, pressure, and occasionally catalysts. The process of cracking holds significant importance in the … Read more
The term “potable water” refers to water that is safe for human consumption, which means that it can either be consumed directly or utilized in the preparation of food. The word suggests that the water is fit for human consumption … Read more
The atmospheric gases that possess the ability to retain heat are commonly referred to as greenhouse gases. The Earth’s atmosphere contains trace amounts of water vapor (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O), which contribute to the … Read more
LC-MS (Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry) is a highly sensitive and specific analytical method. Liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry is known as LC-MS. In the presence of other components, Liquid Chromatography (LC) can be used to separate them out, and then … Read more
Diastereomers are stereoisomers, which are molecules that cannot be superimposed and are not mirror images of each other. As a result, they are not mirror images or identical stereoisomers. Diastereomers exist when two or more stereoisomers of the same substance … Read more
In cases where a reaction mechanism comprises multiple steps with comparable rates, identifying the rate-determining step can be challenging. Nonetheless, an intermediate compound is present in certain stages of the process. An intermediate refers to a chemical species that is … Read more
A reaction mechanism refers to the series of elementary steps that take place during a chemical reaction. A reaction that takes place in two or more elementary steps is referred to as a multistep or complex reaction. A reaction intermediate … Read more