Analytical chemistry is a branch of chemistry which tries to estimate and determine the actual chemical entity in a given sample. When a packed food item is taken, we can find the details of its components to like carbohydrates, proteins, saturated fats, sodium chloride etc. mentioned in grams or milligrams. This is acertained by use […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Cells, in general, are designed to respond to specific signals. They can do so because of receptors on their surfaces. In general, cells respond to bio-molecules like hormones, ions, vitamins, etc. They also respond to drugs, heavy metals and poisons. But, all the body cells do not respond to all the chemical signals. To put […]
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Mammals are the highly evolved animals on the planet. As per evolution theory, they are originated from the reptiles like the birds. But they have some interesting facts. 1. Give birth to young ones: Mammals unlike birds, reptiles etc, do not lay eggs. They give birth to fully formed young ones. The young ones are […]
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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 […]
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Hydropower is the electricity generated by use of falling water from the dams. This water power is generated due to the rotation of turbines under the force of water while forcing out of dams. This power is considered to be one of the safest methods of electricity generation. This method of electricity generation is one […]
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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 […]
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Hemostasis is a series of an overlapping process intended to stop the bleeding during an injury to the blood vessel. The process occurs approximately within 15 seconds after the injury. The platelets which are a type of blood cells play a vital role in it. This hemostasis occurs in four stages as 1. Vasoconstriction 2. […]
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Recycling is a method of reusing the waste disposal to a maximal possible extent. This is done from regular daily waste, outdated electronic items, plastic items and more. The key benefits of recycling include Saving environment Conserving the natural resources Scope of employment Minimize the cost of products Reduce toxic gas emission. Safeguard health and […]
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