Chemistry

A macromolecule is a molecule with a large number of atoms. They are long repetitive sequences of an elementary chemical structure called the monomer. They…

A liquid is a form of matter. It is settled between solid and gas. It has a defined volume but can change state. An example…

Le Châtelier’s principle is a principle used in Chemistry and Physics to describe how a system at equilibrium reacts to external changes. It can be…

Chemical nomenclature is a set of rules for creating a system of names (“nomenclature”) for chemicals. It is the term given to the naming of…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas in the body that controls the glucose level in the blood. It is a hormone that is…

Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction or process where a chemical compound reacts with water. In practical terms, hydrolysis means the act of separating chemicals when…

A hydrogen bond is a low kind type of dipole-dipole bond that exists between an electronegative molecule and a hydrogen molecule bonded to another electronegative…