Uses of bases
A base is a chemical that releases hydroxide (OH-) ions, receives protons, or donates electrons in an aqueous solution. Bases have a few distinguishing characteristics that can be used to…
A base is a chemical that releases hydroxide (OH-) ions, receives protons, or donates electrons in an aqueous solution. Bases have a few distinguishing characteristics that can be used to…
Organic chemistry is the stud of all organic carbon compounds. Esters are organic compounds, which contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. An ester is got from the reaction of carboxylic…
Gold is a naturally occurring substance. Its properties give it its wide range of uses. Gold can be shaped easily into anything. Also, it does not tarnish. Gold is shiny.…
Rubber has been in use for over 2 million years. It is a natural product obtained from the rubber tree and as it goes, it uses to keep on increasing.…
1. Construction of Buildings With recent innovations, plastics are part of construction projects because of their versatility and lightweight. They are also cost-effective and resistant to corrosion, making them economically…
Iodine is a chemical element that exists as a lustrous purple-black metallic solid. It melts into a deep violet liquid and boils to a violet gas. Iodine is also known…
Commonly known as methylated spirit, denatured alcohol is simply a compound of ethanol with additives that make it unfit for human consumption. Not only is denatured alcohol poisonous, but it…
When the news report of alcohol users who went blind, our minds ring; 'they probably overdosed on poisonous ethanol.' When the reports are about how certain senior students misused a…
Acetic acid or ethanoic acid is a colorless organic liquid compound that has a chemical formula of CH3COOH. It is called glacial acetic acid when it is in its undiluted…
Acetone, also called propanone, is the smallest and simplest organic compound that is flammable, volatile, and colorless with a specific odor. Other names include ketone propane, dimethyl ketone, dimethyl formaldehyde,…