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Isotopes and Isobars

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 24-Apr-2024 16:57:19

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Introduction Isotopes and isobars are two significant associated with the elements present in the periodic table. Isotopes have an equal atomic number, but varied mass number and isobars have an equal mass number but a varied atomic number. The radiochemist Frederick Soddy in the year 1913 introduced the idea of ... Read More

Ketone Preparation

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 24-Apr-2024 16:55:05

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Introduction Carbonyl groups (𝑪 = 𝑶) are found in chemical molecules known as ketones. Chemicals that react quickly are ketones. Ketones and aldehydes have a close relationship, although ketones are weaker reactive than aldehydes. The polar character of the ketones is caused by their unequal electrical distribution. Ketones serve as ... Read More

Natural Polymers

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 24-Apr-2024 16:52:52

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Introduction Natural polymers, often known as biopolymers, include substances that arise naturally throughout the lifespans of plants, animals, microorganisms, as well as fungi. A polymer is a large molecule made up of numerous repeating structured subunits of such molecules. Polymers have become the foundation of 4 sectors − fibres, plastics, ... Read More

Proline

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 24-Apr-2024 16:08:58

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Introduction Proline comprises with carboxyl and imine functional groups and it can also be called an amino acid. It is one of the most important amino acids that have several functions. It helps in maintaining blood pressure as well as forming collagen in humans. It can be incorporated into a ... Read More

Promethium

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 24-Apr-2024 16:07:36

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Introduction Promethium exists in the group off-block element bears the characteristics of the lanthanide group. The metal form of promethium is rare and that is the reason it does not have well-known physical and chemical properties. The salt form of this element consists of red or pink colour. The electronic ... Read More

Propane

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 24-Apr-2024 16:04:50

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Introduction Propane is nothing but a gas molecular entity that mainly acts as a propellant for food. Although it has no colour, consists of a faint petroleum-like odour. Two processes help in obtaining this gas and it is formed as a by-product of the processes petroleum refining and natural gas ... Read More

Properties of Ethers

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 24-Apr-2024 16:03:19

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Introduction Ether is an organic compound that does not have any colour. They are characterised by a smell that feels very sweet and has various other traits. The formation of this compound happens by eliminating the moisture content present inside it. Chemical composition Ether is a very significant organic compound ... Read More

Properties of Acetic Acid Experiment

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 24-Apr-2024 16:01:17

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Introduction The field of organic chemistry is full of several acids considered to be safe for consumption by every human being. The acetic acid is one such chemical compound used in a large number of commercial products produced in several industries. The functional group of this acid is called methyl. ... Read More

Properties of Bases

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 24-Apr-2024 15:59:46

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Introduction Base has three different types of definitions in the field of chemistry. All these definitions conclude same meaning of base. Base gives out electrons in solvent medium hence develop positive charge or excess proton in its molecular structure. Structure of bases The structure of bases is very unique to ... Read More

Properties of Beryllium and Lithium

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 24-Apr-2024 15:57:44

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Introduction Beryllium and Lithium are different from by the means of physical and chemical properties. The main difference between them is, Beryllium is diamagnetic and exists in white grey colour, whereas Lithium is paramagnetic and exists in silvery grey metal. They form two different kinds of cations of divalent and ... Read More

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