Scandium is a transition metal which exhibits only one oxidation state, which is +3. Since the energy required to remove an electron from the... View Article
Both peroxides and superoxides are known to be oxides that contain oxygen atoms. The primary difference between a peroxide and a superoxide lies... View Article
Catalysts work to provide an alternate route for a chemical reaction featuring a lower activation energy requirement. By lowering the energy... View Article
If a given carbon atom features sp3 hybridization, it only has the ability to form sigma bonds. Therefore, sp3 hybridization in carbon will... View Article
The period of oscillation of a simple pendulum is known to be affected by the length of the pendulum and the acceleration due to gravity. The... View Article
Certain colloids are widely used for fluid replacement in the human body and are typically delivered intravenously. Colloids are also known to be... View Article
The complex plane is known to consist of two number lines that are known to intersect in a right angle at the point (0,0). The horizontal number... View Article
Yes, a single force can indeed cause the rotation of a body. Any force that is not directed through the center of mass of a given free body has... View Article
No, glucose is not an oxidizing agent. Moreover, glucose can be categorized as a reducing sugar (a sugar that has the ability to act as a... View Article
When a dry cell battery is being charged, the process is usually accompanied by an increase in the density of the electrolyte solution. In... View Article
The hazards associated with hydrogen are include the fact that the gas is known to mixes well with air to easily form explosive mixtures. The... View Article
The molar mass of iron is equal to 56 grams per mole. Therefore, 1 mole of iron will weigh 56 grams. This implies that 0.8 grams of iron will... View Article
In a peptide molecule, the amino acid residue that is present on one end has an amine group on the alpha carbon. This specific amino acid residue... View Article
Atoms tend to stabilize when they form chemical bonds, releasing energy in the process. Energy is released because there is a greater level of... View Article
Cysteine is considered to be different from other amino acids because it is known to have a very reactive sulfhydryl group in its side chain. The... View Article
No, mole fractions are not dependent on the temperature. The mole fraction in any solution generally refers to the number of moles of solute... View Article
The molar mass of aluminium is 27 grams per mole. Therefore, 1 mole of aluminium will weigh 27 grams. Thus, the total number of moles in 9 grams... View Article