Redox Reaction
What is a redox reaction?
The redox reaction is basicly the contraction of reduction oxidation reaction. This type of reaction consists of a reduction and an oxidation that is coupled...
Oxidation
Oxidation definition
Oxidation is a type of reaction in which the reactant releases one or more electrons. It is therefore said that the reactant becomes oxidized....
Carbon-14
Carbon-14 is the isotope of the carbon element. It has 8 neutrons in its nucleus; together with the 6 protons which is characteristic of carbon atoms, it's...
Noble Gases
Noble gases periodic table
The gases include the elements that appear in the 8th main group of the Periodic Table (also referred to as the 18th group).
What...
Distillation
What is distillation?
Distillation is a way to separate mixed liquids by utilizing the different boiling points of the liquids. We can distill a mixture...
Element Definition
What is an element?
Element is a compound that consists solely of the same kind of atoms and protons and neutrons are specific to that...
Carbon Dioxide
Carbon Dioxide Definition:
CO 2 , also known as carbon dioxide, is a colorless, odorless gas and an atmospheric gaseous air.
What is Carbon Dioxide (CO 2) Formula?
CO 2 is the molecular...
Octet Rule
What is the octet rule?
The octet rule denotes the tendency that the elements in the S and P blocks of the periodic system preferably will have...
Metals and non metals
Metals
The common characteristics that characterize metals are:
They have metal gloss. That is, the ability to reflect light (shine) when polished or trimmed.
They are...
Reduction reaction
What is reduction reaction?
Reduction reaction is a type of chemical reaction where the reactant receives one or more electrons. The reactant receiving electrons is said...