The rate of a chemical reaction is a very important topic under Chemical Kinetics which is the study of the rates of reactions. It provides information on how long it takes a reaction to occur; how fast a reaction goes; how the rate can be measured; and the pathways through which the
Solubility is the property of a solute(solid, liquid, or gas) to dissolve in a solvent(solid, liquid, or gas) and form a solution. When a solute dissolves in a solvent, the mixture obtained is a solution, which is homogeneous, and exists in a single phase, i.e. as a gas, liquid, or solid Air,
This is the practical section of Chemistry. This topic is very fundamental for anyone who would love to study Chemistry as a discipline in a tertiary institution. Volumetric analysis involves measuring the volume of solutions of reactants in chemical reactions, however, weighing is involved, if a reactant is a solid. Many types
We wrote about the Periodic table here and you can check that article out before you continue with this one. The physicochemical properties of an element depend on the electron configuration of its atom. According to the periodic law, the outer electron configuration of atoms recurs periodically hence any property of the
Water is one of the most fundamental things needed in life by both humans and animals. A large percentage of the earth is made up of water and this goes to show how important it is. There are various sources of water like rain, springs, wells, lakes, seas, and oceans. Natural water
Do you know that the air that you breathe is a mixture of elements in proportion? The earth is completely enveloped in a blanket of air, which is referred to as the atmosphere. The chief natural gaseous constituents of air and their percentage composition by volumes are as follows: Constituent % by
In our previous post, we talked about the properties of gases and this article will focus on the behaviour of liquids and solids. A substance is liquid if it melts below room temperature and boils above room temperature; a substance is solid if it melts above room temperature. General Properties Of Liquids
Matter is known to exist in three physical states namely liquid, solid, and gaseous state with the gaseous state being the simplest. A gaseous substance is one in which under normal atmospheric pressure, its boiling point is below room temperature. The Kinetic theory of gases not only accounts for but also explains
Please note that the types of chemical reactions are not the same thing as the types of chemical combinations. In Inorganic Chemistry, there are various types of Chemical reactions with each type having its own distinguishing features. Some of the types include: Combination/Addition Reaction Combination or Addition reaction occurs when two or
A chemical equation is a shorthand method of using chemical formulae to present a chemical or physical change. Substances combining or disappearing are called reactants, while those that are newly formed or appearing are called products. In a chemical reaction, the reactants are written first on the left followed by an arrow