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Difference Between Ethanol and Methanol

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 15-Feb-2024 10:00:03

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Introduction Methanol, as well as ethanol, are both alcohols, yet they serve completely distinct purposes. To avoid harm, it is important to conduct considerable study while deciding which alcohol to use. Methanol is a kind of alcohol that is used to make gasoline, and solvents, including antifreeze. In contrast, ethanol is a fundamental element in alcoholic drinks. Whenever it comes to price, environmental effect, or hazards, each alcohol has benefits but also downsides. Among the most frequent chemical molecules is alcohol. Any organic molecule is classified by 1 or more hydroxyl groups (𝑂𝐻) that are normally connected to the 𝐶-atom ... Read More

Difference Between Atomic Mass and Atomic Weight

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 15-Feb-2024 10:07:46

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Introduction Atomic mass, as well as atomic weight, constitute 2 factors used by experts to determine the no. of protons, neutrons, as well as electrons in an atom. Atomic weight is often more precise since it considers the various masses of the 3 particles. The mass-to-mass proportion is therefore obtained by dividing the relative weights of every individual element by its total. Both are not quite equivalent terms; atomic mass primarily contains protons as well as neutrons within the analysis, but atomic weight additionally contains electron mass. It is often known as 'relative atomic mass' as well as 'molecular weight.' ... Read More

Density of Unit Cell

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 15-Feb-2024 10:18:50

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Introduction The proportion of the mass of the unit cell to the volume of the unit cell gives a quantity called the density of the unit cell. The multiplication of the number of atoms and the mass of each atom in a unit cell is the mass of the unit cell. The least volume-consuming and most basic repeating structure of solids are unit cells. It has application in the representation of the crystalline pattern of solids. And this visualization helps in the calculation of the density of unit cells too. A network is formed when a unit repeat and is ... Read More

Deforestation

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 15-Feb-2024 10:33:40

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Introduction Deforestation is a human activity that means clearing forest areas or removing the trees from the land to make the area clear for construction or other works. Deforestation is a bad practice if it is done in a larger manner and without any proper planning. Forests are very important for all forms of life present on the earth. It provides shelter to various animals and other life forms, it purifies the air we breathe, it also provides food materials, fuel materials, etc. It prevents soil erosion and plays a very important role in climate change. The major reasons for ... Read More

Darmstadtium

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 15-Feb-2024 10:56:53

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Introduction A synthetic element is called darmstadtium. Mendeleev foresaw it and gave it the name eka-platinum, which was later changed to element 110. It was created in 1994 at the German GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research by Peter Armbruster and Gottfried Munzenberg. Its symbol is Ds. Nickel $\mathrm{(Ni)}$ isotope blasted lead $\mathrm{(Pb)}$ isotope, resulting in the production of one atom of the isotope $\mathrm{(Ds)\:-\:269}$. Nine atoms of $\mathrm{Ds\:-271}$ were produced by bombarding $\mathrm{Ni}$ ions using the same technique. The element was given the name Darmstadt after the German city where it was found. Facts about Darmstadtium ... Read More

D and F Block Catalyst

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 15-Feb-2024 11:02:11

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Introduction The d block elements are assigned to groups 3 to 12, while the F block elements have their 4f as well as 5f orbitals eventually filled. Those are often called transition elements since they have numerous oxidation states because of the presence of unoccupied d orbitals within those elements, which allows for the d-d transition. These possess varied Oxidation States and are effective catalysts even though they contain a vast surface area for reaction absorption. Those seem to be mostly lanthanoids exhibiting lanthanoid contraction. Because distinguishing electrons enter the anti-penultimate f subshell. As a result, these components are also ... Read More

Cyanide

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 15-Feb-2024 11:19:04

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Introduction Cyanide contains the a $\mathrm{CN-}$ functional group. The carbon atom that makes up this group, the cyano group, is triple bonded to a nitrogen atom. Cyanide anion and nitrile anion are other names for it. Cyanide can be produced by certain bacteria, algae, and fungi. In addition, it can be found in almonds, spinach, and other foods. When heated up, hydrogen cyanide transforms into a colourless gas with a bitter almond odour. At ambient temperature, it behaves as a colourless or light blue liquid. Some cyanides, such as sodium & potassium cyanide, are found as a white powder ... Read More

Copolymer

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 15-Feb-2024 11:26:15

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Introduction Typically, the copolymer is made up of repeating units of 2 different monomers. Block copolymers, alternative copolymers as well as graft copolymers are some types of these copolymers. Replicating units are placed arbitrarily in random copolymers; alternative copolymers have them in an ordered fashion; block copolymers have monomers placed at endpoints, and graft copolymers have the monomer chains located at various locations on host polymers. What are Copolymers? 2 or more distinct monomer subunits joined together to form a polymer chain make up a copolymer. Remember that one kind of polymer is a copolymer. A polymer is a big ... Read More

Differentiate Natural Polymers from Synthetic Polymers

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 12-Feb-2024 16:53:19

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Introduction Polymers are macromolecules composed of tiny particles known as monomers. Polymers comprise a vast range of substances that are quite important in our daily lives. These polymers can be categorised in a variety of ways, including structure, chemical or physical characteristics, and so on. Polymers are classified into 2 categories: natural polymers (NP) as well as synthetic polymers (SP). Natural polymers (NP) are polymer complexes that are present in nature. Synthetic polymers (SP) are artificially generated polymer complexes. This is the primary distinction between natural as well as synthetic polymers (SP). What is a Natural Polymer? They are found ... Read More

Difference Between Starch and Cellulose

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 12-Feb-2024 16:55:28

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Introduction Carbohydrates or macromolecules are made up of elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, cellulose, and starch are the basic examples of carbohydrates. Starch has been used for a variety of uses for several years ago. But the proper understanding of this chemical constituent and its molecular structure has been obtained after the discovery made by Leeuwenhoek by discovering it microscopically as a discrete granule. Several types of research made in the field lead to the proper understanding of its molecular structure and architectural arrangement. Cellulose is the most abundant organic polymer. The French chemist Anselme Payen 1838 discovered cellulose which ... Read More

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