The four main properties of electromagnetic waves are as follows: Electromagnetic waves are transverse in nature and the electric and magnetic... View Article
The terms electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic waves all refer to the same physical phenomenon: electromagnetic energy. This energy is... View Article
Electromagnetic radiation is described as a stream of mass-less particles, known as photons, each travelling in a wave-like pattern at the speed... View Article
Electromagnetic waves are created as a result of vibrations between an electric and magnetic field. In other words, they are waves composed of an... View Article
Two objects containing charge moving in the same direction have a magnetic attraction force between them. Similarly, objects with charge moving... View Article
Resistance is the property of the substance due to which it opposes the flow of electrons. The measure of the resisting power of a specified... View Article
Wavelength is defined as the distance between two successive crests or troughs of a wave. The calculation of wavelength depends upon the... View Article
The total number of radial nodes in an orbital can be determined with the help of the formula: No. radial nodes = n - l - 1 (where n is the... View Article
The typical colours associated with iron oxides include black, yellow, red and brown. Hematite, the mineral form of ferric oxide (Fe2O3) is known... View Article
No, stainless steel does not typically rust. Stainless steel is known to remain stainless and resist rusting owing to the interactions between... View Article
Yes, pottassium permanganate (chemcial formula: KMnO4) is a highly effective disinfectant. Being a strong oxidizing agent, it has the ability to... View Article
The Frankland reaction is a named reaction involving the preparation of dialkyl zinc from zinc and alkyl iodide. Alkyl zinc is known to have many... View Article
When phenol is subjected to distillation in the presence of zinc dust, the product formed is benzene. Such a reaction is a great example of reduction.... View Article
Graphite features several layers with each layer featuring a hexagonal arrangement of carbon atoms. Theese layers have the ability to slide over... View Article
No, a diamond cannot be classified as a rock. A rock must be made up of a mixture of at least 2 minerals. Since diamond only contains carbon, it... View Article
In the ferric ion (Fe3+) all the electrons are known to be unpaired. On the other hand, in the ferrous ion (Fe2+) a total of 4 electrons are... View Article
Enzymes are known to be produced naturally in the bodies of almost all living beings. For instance, certain enzymes are required for the proper... View Article
Yes, pepsin is known to be a stomach enzyme that works to digest the proteins found in ingested food. The gastric chief cells are known to... View Article
