Preparation of Ethers
There are various methods for the preparation of Ethers. Ethers are the organic compounds containing an oxygen atom bonded to two same or different alkyl or aryl groups. The general…
Precipitation Reaction
Chemical reactions involve chemical changes occurring within the substances, thus giving rise to a new element under some specific conditions. Chemical equations can understand the chemical reactions of various elements.…
Polyhalogen Compounds – Freons, DDT, Carbon Tetrachloride
The hydrocarbons or any carbon compounds containing more than one halogen atom (group 17 element of the modern periodic table) are known as polyhalogen compounds. Many of these compounds are…
What is Potassium?
Potassium is the first element of the fourth period (row) in the periodic table. The term potassium arises from a material called Potash. The element has been in use for…
Platinum
Platinum with the atomic number 78 and an atomic mass of 195 in the periodic table is an extremely rare element found in the crust of the earth. The word…
Physical Properties of Haloalkanes
Haloalkanes are hydrocarbons in which hydrogen in normal alkane is replaced by a halogen (group 17 elements). In this article we will discuss about the physical properties of haloalkanes. The…
Physical Properties Of Alkynes
Alkynes are unsaturated hydrocarbons which consist of at least one triple bond between carbon atoms. There are two types of alkynes: terminal and internal. Terminal alkynes are triple bonded compounds…
Physical and Chemical changes
Changes in energy are always accompanied by a particular chemical or physical change. Many changes happen in a natural environment such as evaporation of water, condensation, rainfall, etc. The change…
Phenols: Introduction and Nomenclature
Phenols are the organic compounds containing a benzene ring bonded to a hydroxyl group. They are also known as carbolic acids. Thus, a phenol molecule consists of two parts one…
What are Pesticides?
Pesticides are chemical substances that are meant to kill pests. In general, a pesticide is a chemical or a biological agent such as a virus, bacterium, antimicrobial, or disinfectant that…
