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BLACKBODY RADIATION
All objects with a temperature above absolute zero (0 K, -273.15 oC) emit energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation.A blackbody is a theoretical…
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What is quantum mechanics?
“During the latter part of the 19th century, physicists were justly proud of the apparent completeness of their subject. Newton’s…
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Vapor-liquid Equilibrium
Vapor-liquid equilibrium is paramount in engineering applications such as distillation, environmental modeling, and general process design. Understanding the interactions of…
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Chemical Engineering Processes/Non-Ideal Gas-Phase Analysis
What IS an ideal gas? Recall from general chemistry that the volume, pressure, temperature, and moles of a gas in…
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Geochemical Distribution Of The Elements
Knowledge of the geochemical distribution of elements involves elucidation of the relative and absolute abundances of the chemical elements in the Earth…
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Origin Of The Elements
The fundamental reaction that produces the huge amounts of energy radiated by the Sun and most other stars is the…
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Chemical element
Chemical element, also called element, any substance that cannot be decomposed into simpler substances by ordinary chemical processes. Elements are the…
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Chemical kinetics
Chemical kinetics, the branch of physical chemistry that is concerned with understanding the rates of chemical reactions. It is to be contrasted with thermodynamics,…
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Origin of the Charge on Colloidal Particles
The origin of the charge on the sol particles in most cases is due to the preferential adsorption of either…
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Preparation of Colloids
Colloids can be prepared by a variety of techniques involving physical, chemical as well as some dispersion methods. These techniques…
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Colloids
A colloid is one of the three primary types of mixtures, with the other two being a solution and suspension.…
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5 Steps to Developing an Effective Workplace Safety Program
Step 1: Demonstrate Company’s Commitment to Workplace Safety The best way to start spreading awareness about the importance of workplace…