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Importance of chemistry in Daily life | 10 Points
Chemistry is an important branch of science like biology. It helps in understanding the principles of nature and also enables us to live a better life. Its contributions to man are like In food production Clothing Home construction Automobiles Health Technology Sanitation and cleaning Agriculture Environment In industry Food: Chemistry defines the food we consume […]
Continue readingTypes of distillation | Method with Interesting Examples in Detail
Distillation is a process of separation of a specific substance from a liquid mixture by evaporating and subsequent cooling into a separate chamber. There are different types of distillation like 1. Simple distillation 2. Fractional distillation 3. Steam distillation 4. Vacuum distillation 5. Azeotropic distillation Simple distillation Here a liquid mixture is heated in […]
Continue readingTest for proteins | Chemical Methods of Identification in Labs
Proteins are the essential biomolecules present in the living organisms. They give structural support and rigidity to the organisms. There are many proteins like albumin, globulin, casein, gelatin, peptone etc. The tests for proteins include Coagulation test Biuret test Neumann’s test Half saturation test Aldehyde test Millon’s test Ninhydrin test Xanthohydrin test Arginine test Isoelectric […]
Continue readingHow are Atoms and Elements Related | Key concepts
Atoms are the unit parts of the chemical matter. Any material can be broken down till the level of an atom. While an element is a composition of atoms. An element is freely available in nature as many materials. Both atoms and elements are closely related. An atom is a part of the element and […]
Continue readingList of buffer solutions | (Preparation Method for specific pH)
List of buffer solutions include standard buffers and also specific buffers Standard buffers are Hydrochloric acid buffer Acid phthalate buffer Phthalate buffer Phosphate buffer Alkaline borate buffer. Specific buffers include Acetate buffer Acetic ammonia buffer Acetone buffer Ammonia buffer Barbitone buffer Buffered Copper sulfate solution Glycerin solution Glycine buffer solution Imidazole buffer Palladium chloride buffered […]
Continue readingPhysical and Chemical Properties of Aluminum
Aluminum is a bright lustrous metal widely obtained from nature. In large quantities, it is isolated from the bauxite ore. It is one of the highly available elements making up to 8% of the earth’s crust. Aluminum’s atomic number is 13, while its standard atomic weight is 26.9815. It has 13 electrons in the shells […]
Continue readingUses of Alcohol | In Medicine, Industry and Daily life
Alcohol in general means ethyl alcohol with a chemical formula of C2H5OH. Ethanol is widely used as a part of hot drinks and beverages by man. It is obtained by fermentation of sugar molasses in large scale. When consumed, it reaches the brain and creates a sense of well being and […]
Continue readingTest for carbohydrates | Their Methods and Examples
Carbohydrates are quite common in many samples including our food. The test for carbohydrates are many and vary depending on the type of carbohydrate under analysis. However, we can list out them in 8 tests as below Test for carbohydrates: Fehlings test Molisch’s test Osazone formation test Selivanoff’s test Test for pentoses Keller kiliani test […]
Continue readingProperties of Graphite | Major Applications in Daily Life
Graphite is one of the natural minerals which is chemically composed of only carbon atoms. Carbon is available in pure form as coal, graphite and diamond. Graphite is also very stable and resistant to damage by environmental exposure. Like diamond it has high melting point. It finds many uses in daily life due to its […]
Continue readingCommon Chemicals Used in Daily Life
There are many sets of common chemicals used in daily life on a routine basis. A chemical is a substance which consists of a specific set of molecules or ions in it. In nature, we find many substances or materials which are mixtures of a different set of molecules. However, they can be isolated and […]
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