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The Homologous Series - organic chemistry The millions of organic compounds existent can be broken down into categories or series, due to their properties, called homologous series. A Homologous series is a…
The Functional Group The Functional Group is the atom or group of atoms in a compound whose reactions determine the chemical properties of the compound, i.e ‘how the compound behaves.’ Eg.…
Alcohols - Organic Chemistry The Alcohols have the general formula CnH2n +1 OH The Properties of Ethanol It is a good solvent. Many substances that do not dissolve in…
Nitrogen Cycle All plants require nitrogen for the manufacture of proteins. However plants cannot make use of the nitrogen in the air. The nitrogen in the air must first be…
Importance of Nitrogen All plants need nitrogen for the manufacture of proteins. However plants cannot make use of the nitrogen in the air. This nitrogen must first be converted to…
Chemistry of Gardening Objectives List at least 6 elements needed for plant growth Identify sources of the essential elements Elements needed for plant growth Plants need as many…
Functions of Electrolysis Electrolysis of pure water Pure water is not a good conductor of electricity as it partially ionizes. If pure water is used as an electrolyte no current…
Acids Tribasic Acids Tribasic acids produce 3 moles of H+ ions per mole of acid. Acid Anhydrides An acid anhydride is an acidic oxide of a non metal which…