Hydrides-Types of hydrides and periodic trends

Learning objectives In this article the author has explained, what are hydrides, types of hydrides, covalent hydrides, metal hydrides, ionic hydrides, and their trends in the periodic table. what are hydrides The binary compounds of hydrogen with other elements are known as hydrides. Definition of hydrides When hydrogen gets bonded with less electronegative atom than … Read more

Cracking of petroleum-Meaning and types of cracking

Learning objectives In this article, the author has explained what is cracking, the cracking of petroleum, types of cracking, examples of cracking, and applications of cracking. Cracking of petroleum Definition of cracking There are two possible definitions of cracking. The thermal decomposition of alkanes in the absence of air is called cracking. The process of … Read more

Halides-Covalent halides|Ionic halides|metal halides and applications

Learning objectives In this article, the author has explained what are halides, covalent halides, ionic halides, metals halides, and polymeric halides. What are Halides? The binary compounds of halogens with other elements of the periodic table are known as halides. Definition of Halides For example NaCl, AlCl3, CCl4 Classification of halides on the basis of … Read more

Distribution law in chemistry-Definition, explanation, and applications

Learning objectives In this article, the author has explained the following topics Distribution law or partition law At constant temperature, a solute distributes itself between two immiscible liquids in a constant ratio of concentration, independent of the amount of solute added. Definition of distribution law Two important techniques are totally based on the distribution law. … Read more

Electrical conductivities of elements in periodic table | Periodic table conductivity

Learning Objectives In this article, the author has explained about electrical conductivities of elements in the periodic table and conductivity trend periodic table. After reading this article you will learn the following topics. What is electrical conductivity in chemistry? Electrical conductivity is the capability of a substance to conduct the electric current due to the … Read more

Fractional distillation of petroleum

Learning Objectives In this article, the author has explained the fractional distillation of petroleum products. After reading this article you will learn about the following points. What is fractional distillation? Fractional distillation is a process of separating the compounds of the mixture on the basis of differences in their boiling points. Definition of fractional distillation … Read more

Determination of molecular and empirical formula by combustion analysis

In this article, the author has explained about… Analysis of compound Molecular and Empirical Formula Combustion analysis Percentage of elements in a compound Analysis of a compound To find the molecular formula of a compound following steps are considered. All the elements present in the compound are identified. This is called qualitative analysis. The mass … Read more

Mass spectrometry and detection of isotopes

In this article, the author has explained the following… Basics of mass spectrometry and detection of isotopes. The basic principle of the mass spectrometer Parts of mass spectrometer relationship between isotopes and atomic mass What is Mass spectrometry? Mass spectrometry is an analytical method used to measure the exact masses of the different isotopes of … Read more