The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) is an international organization that represents chemists in individual countries. It governs everything to do with chemicals, elements, and new discoveries. As a scientific, international, non-governmental and objective body, IUPAC ca.....
Definition – “Azurmalachite”, also known as ‘Azurite Malachite’ is a combination of two distinct and well-known gemstones: the deep and rich blues of ‘Azurite’ (Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2) and the green shades of ‘Malachite’ (Cu2(CO3)(OH)2). The name ‘Azurite’ is taken from the Persian .....
Isotope electrochemistry is a field within electrochemistry concerned with various topics like electrochemical separation of isotopes, electrochemical estimation of isotopic exchange equilibrium constants, electrochemical kinetic isotope effect, electrochemical isotope sensors, etc. Chemists are .....
Definition – “Aventurine”, also spelled Avanturine, is a form of quartz, characterized by its translucency and the presence of platy mineral inclusions that give a shimmering or glistening effect termed ‘aventurescence’. The inclusions can also impart a distinct, and often beautiful, co.....
The atoms of a chemical element can exist in different types. These are called isotopes. They have the same number of protons (and electrons), but different numbers of neutrons. For example, an atom with 6 protons must be carbon, and an atom with 92 protons must be uranium. Different isotop.....
An isomer in chemistry is a chemical that has the same molecular formula as another, but it has a different arrangement of atoms in space. They are molecules with the same chemical formula but different chemical structures. Different isomers have different chemical properties (that is, they may l.....
An ionic bond is the electrostatic forces of attraction between a non-metal and a metal ion in a giant ionic crystal lattice. It is a type of linkage formed from the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions in a chemical compound. This occurs when charged atoms (ions) attract. Ion.....
Ion channels are pore-forming proteins that help to establish and control the small voltage gradient across the plasma membrane of all living cells by allowing the flow of ions down their electrochemical gradient. They are present in the membranes that surround all biological cells. They are pres.....
Definition – Hornblende is a complex inosilicate series of minerals (ferrohornblende -magnesiohornblende), which is found in many types of igneous and metamorphic rocks. The word ‘Hornblende’ is derived from the German horn and blenden, to ‘deceive’ in allusion to its similarity in appe.....
The Moeraki Boulders are a group of large spherical “stones” on Koekohe Beach near Moeraki on New Zealand’s Otago coast between Moeraki and Hampden. They occur scattered either as isolated or clusters of boulders within a stretch of beach where they have been protected in a scientific reser.....
Immunoglobulins are large Y-shaped proteins that can stick to the surface of bacteria and viruses. They are found in the blood or other body fluids of vertebrates. They act as a critical part of the immune response by specifically recognizing and binding to particular antigens, such as bacteria o.....
“Teotihuacan” /teɪˌoʊtiːwəˈkɑːn/ (Spanish: Teotihuacán) (Spanish pronunciation: teotiwa’kan), is an ancient Mesoamerican city located 30 miles (50 km) northeast of modern-day Mexico City. It was massive, one of the first great cities of the Western Hemisphere. And its origins a.....