The Uniqueness of Carbon

Carbon is an element truly in a class by itself. With four valence electrons, it is four electrons short of having a noble gas electron configuration. For more details click here.

A larger model of the diamond structure

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ReadCube | Free Reference Manager - Academic Software For Research

ReadCube | Free Reference Manager - Academic Software For Research

Acetylcholine

Acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter produced by neurons referred to as cholinergic neurons.

Photo by: RAJ CREATIONZS

Read more: Acetylcholine - Chemistry Encyclopedia - structure, reaction http://www.chemistryexplained.com/A-Ar/Acetylcholine.html#ixzz24zuPcgLc

Periodic Table of Videos

Tables charting the chemical elements have been around since the 19th century - but this modern version has a short video about each one. For more click here.

Courtesy: video journalist Brady Haran working with chemists at The University of Nottingham

Acetone - Toxic Level

Acetone (also known as propanone, dimethyl ketone, 2-propanone, propan-2-one and β-ketopropane) is a common industrial solvent and the simplest representative of the ketone group of solvents. Read more at toxipedia.org

Courtesy:  Maria Mergel,  http://toxipedia.org

Mole Chemistry

The mole concept is in chemistry used to calculate the quantity or amount of chemical substances that are used and produced in a chemical reaction. Read more click here

Amedeo Avogadro

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Researchers capture first-ever image of two atoms forming a molecule

Researchers capture first-ever image of two atoms forming a molecule

Researchers at Ohio State University and Kansas State University have captured the first-ever images of atoms moving in a molecule. Shown here is molecular nitrogen. The researchers used an ultrafast laser to knock one electron from the molecule, and recorded the diffraction pattern that was created when the electron scattered off the molecule. The image highlights any changes the molecule went through during the time between laser pulses: one quadrillionth of a second. The constituent atoms' movement is shown as a measure of increasing angular momentum, on a scale from dark blue to pink, with pink showing the region of greatest momentum. (Credit: Image courtesy of Cosmin Blaga, Ohio State University.)

Neil Armstrong, 1930-2012: U.S. astronaut was first man to walk on the moon

Neil Armstrong, 1930-2012: U.S. astronaut was first man to walk on the moon

Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, Apollo 11 Commander, inside the Lunar Module as it rests on the lunar surface after completion of his historic moonwalk. (Credit: NASA)

Thermodynamics - Introduction

Thermodynamics is a macroscopic theory. It deals with the bulk properties of matter. It does not concern itself with whether or not there are atoms or molecules. In fact, thermodynamics does not care whether or not there are atoms and molecules. Thermodynamics is the study of the patterns of energy change. Thermodynamics refers to energy, and "dynamics" means the patterns of change. Specifically the study of thermodynamics deals mainly with (1) energy conversion and (2) the stability of molecules and direction of change.

On the other hand, quantum mechanics is a microscopic theory because it deals with the individual particles of matter. 

Statistical thermodynamics brings us full circle by providing a mechanism for calculating the properties of bulk material (macroscopic samples) from the properties of the atoms and molecules which comprise the material. 

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Courtesy: W. R. Salzman (http://www.chem.arizona.edu) and http://thinkquest.org

Functional Group in Organic Chemistry

The structures, properties, and chemical reactions of organic and biochemicals are determined by the functional groups present. For more details click here.

Naming an organic compound

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Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons

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Classic Chemistry Experiments : Titration of sodium hydroxide with hydrochloric acid- Learn Chemistry

Classic Chemistry Experiments : Titration of sodium hydroxide with hydrochloric acid- Learn Chemistry

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Chemical Clock

Some Points about Elements in Chemical Clock

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Courtesy: Prof. Bassam Z. Shakhashiri (http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu)

Know Medicinal Plants (KMP)

Holy Basil -  Tulsi

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Astrochemistry

Astrochemistry extends chemistry into regimes of exceptionally low density and temperature;

Read more: Astrochemistry - Chemistry Encyclopedia - reaction, water, elements, gas, number, property, molecule, mass http://www.chemistryexplained.com/Ar-Bo/Astrochemistry.html#ixzz245S3gGYm

Inorganic Polymers

Silicones
Polysilanes
Polygermanes and Polystannanes
Polyphosphazenes
 
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A STUDENT'S GUIDE TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

1. The Basics
2. Alkene Reactions
3. Alkyne Reactions
4. Stereochemistry
5. Substitution or Elimination
6. Chair Conformation
7. Aromatic Substitution
8. NMR/IR Spectroscopy 

Courtesy: LAURA FRIEDLAND, http://www.organicchemistryreview.com

Silicates

Notes on Silicates

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Electrochemistry - Basics

All About Electrochemistry

concept map

Courtesy: Stephen Lower - Simon Fraser University - Burnaby/Vancouver Canada

Acetaminophen

The drug acetaminophen is a pain reliever (an analgesic) and a fever - reducing agent (an antipyretic).

Photo by: Andrew S.

Read more: Acetaminophen - Chemistry Encyclopedia - structure, name  
http://www.chemistryexplained.com/A-Ar/Acetaminophen.html#ixzz23m8IISmU

An Introduction to Kinetic Theory of Gases

An Introduction to Kinetic Theory of Gases

Courtesy: Julio Gea-Banacloche, http://comp.uark.edu

Happy Independence Day

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Chemistry Study Tips

This article on "Chemistry Study Tips" may help you to learn Chemical Science during your academic curriculum.

Courtesy: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois

Oxidation Reduction Reactions

Oxidation-Reduction Reactions

Courtesy: Bodner Research Web, http://chemed.chem.purdue.edu/genchem/

Chemical Equilibria: Basic Concepts

Basic Concepts of Chemical Equilibrium including Le-Chatelier's Principle (N.B: Java plugin is required)

Courtesy: David N. Blauch, (http://www.chm.davidson.edu)

Chemical Bonding | Chemistry | Visionlearing

Chemical Bonding | Chemistry | Visionlearing

Did You Know?

1. The smallest portion of an element is: Atom
2. Effervescence means: Bubbly 
3. Dyes in ink are separated by: Chromatography 
4. One allotrope of carbon is: Diamond 
5. A substance which cannot be split up into others is an: Element 
6. The liquid which runs through a filter paper is the: Filtrate 
7. A yellow, noble metal is: Gold 
8. The element which gives violet vapor on heating is: Iodine 
9. To find out if a liquid is an acid, use: Litmus 
10. 6.02 X 10^23 number of atoms or molecules: Mole 
11. 78% of the air we breathe is: Nitrogen 
12. 21% of the air we breathe is: Oxygen 
13. Green leaves of plants make starch by: Photosynthesis 
14. There are two limes. Calcium oxide is: Quicklime 
15. Taking oxygen from a substance is called: Reduction 
16. A yellow non-metal is: Sulphur 
17. To find out how strong an acid is, use: Universal indicator 
18. In strong alkali Universal Indicator is: Violet 
19. The colour of gold and sulphur is: Yellow 
20. A more active metal than copper is: Zinc 

Courtesy: Randal L. Henly, Ireland Reference: CHEM13 News, February 1995

Organic Chemistry - Chapter 1

Chapter 1: Structure Determines Properties

Courtesy: Dr. Ian Hunt, Department of Chemistry, University of Calgary

Group 14 - Carbon Family

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Group 13 - Boron Family

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Transition Elements

Courtesy: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Structural_Biochemistry/TransitionMetals

Lanthanides and Actinides

Lanthanides:

Actinides:

Courtesy: http://www.physchem.co.za

Formation of NaCl

An example for Ionic Bond Formation:

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Bonding vs. Antibonding Molecular Orbitals

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Isotope, Isobar and Isotone

1. Isotope: Atoms or ions of an element with different numbers of neutrons in their atomic nucleus. Isotopes have the same atomic number but different mass number. Isotopes have very similar chemical properties but sometimes differ greatly in nuclear stability.



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2. Isobar: Nuclides that have the same isotopic mass but different atomic number. 

3. Isotone: A group of atoms or ions with nuclei that contain the same number of neutrons but different numbers of protons. 



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Nuclear Reactors | Nuclear Power Plant | Nuclear Reactor Technology

Nuclear Reactors | Nuclear Power Plant | Nuclear Reactor Technology

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