Nomenclature of Carbon Compounds Containing Functional GroupsWe have millions of organic compounds. As number of organic compound is very big it is difficult to remember their names individually.To overcome this problem they have to be properly named. Fo…

Is Wine a Homogeneous or Heterogeneous mixtureMixtures are of two types : Homogeneous mixtures. Heterogeneous mixtures.1. Homogeneous mixtures : Those mixtures in which the substances are completely mixed together and are indistinguishable from one ano…

What is Catenation in CarbonAnother peculiar behaviour of carbon is its ability to form longest chains with its own atoms. If any element forms bonds between its own atoms to give big molecules we call that property as catenation property. Carbon has th…

Balancing of Ionic Equations : In these equations, charge balancing of atoms on both sides of the equation, e.g.,Initial    Cu2+(aq.) + H2S  →  CuS (s) + H+ (aq) Balanced Cu2+ (aq.) + H2S  →  CuS (s) + 2H+ (aq)We have balanced the charges. It was + 2 on …

Uses of different salts in daily lifeMany different types of salts can be found in nature.The sea contains many salts such as sodium chloride, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, magnesium sulphate and potassium bromide.The earth’s crust is made up …

What are the Characteristics of CompoundsCompounds : A compound is a substance made up of two or more elements chemically combined in a fixed proportion by mass. A compound is formed as a result of chemical reaction, between the constituent elements. T…

What did Dalton Contribute to the Understanding of the AtomDalton’s atomic theory: On the basis of laws of chemical combination John Dalton, an English school teacher in Manchester, proposed that behaviour of matter could be explained using an atomic the…

Explain Classification of ElementsElements An element is a substance which cannot be split up into two or more simpler substances by the usual chemical methods of applying heat, light or electric energy. An element cannot be split up into two (or more) …

What is the Definition of Atom and Molecule Atom: All the matter is made up of atoms. An atom is the smallest particle of an element that can take part in a chemical reaction. Atoms of most of the elements are very reactive and do not exist in the free s…

How can we Separate a Mixture of a Solid and a Liquid using EvaporationSeparation of mixture of a solid and a liquid All the mixtures containing a solid and a liquid are separated by one of the following processes:Separation by filtration : The process …