Calcium oxide (CaO) also called as quicklime is an alkaline substance which has been in use since old age. Quicklime is believed to be one of the oldest chemical known to human race. It is also called as burnt lime. The used to prepare it is known as calcination. It involves thermal decomposition of the … Read more
Calcium is an important nutrient in physiological and biochemical processes of the organism and the cell. Calcium plays an important role as a secondary messenger in signal transduction for the contraction of the muscle cells and also in fertilization. Calcium ion also required by many enzymes and coagulation factor as a co-factor. The Calcium … Read more
Oxidation-reduction reactions have many diverse applications ranging from industries to our daily lives. Some of the important applications of Redox Reaction are as follows: Redox Reaction in Electrochemistry The batteries which are used for generating DC current use redox reaction to produce electrical energy. Batteries also called as electrochemical cells used in our day-to-day life are also based … Read more
According to the Oddo-Harkins rules elements having even atomic numbers are more common than those elements who have odd atomic numbers but there is an exception for hydrogen. The rule argues that one unpaired proton in the odd atomic numbers is more likely to capture another one and hence the atomic number is increased. The … Read more
Magnesium is an important element in the biological systems and essential mineral nutrient for life. Hence, it is present in almost all types of cells. The energy currency of our body ATP must bind to magnesium for its biological activity. Magnesium also plays a vital role in the stability of all phosphate compounds in … Read more
The electronic configuration of an atom is the represents the arrangement of the electrons distributed among the shells and subshells. In other words, electronic configuration describes how the electrons are assembled in the shells and subshells of the atoms. Commonly it is used for describing the orbits of an atom in the ground state … Read more
General Introduction of Group I and Group II Elements In the periodic table, elements are classified based on their properties. In this article, the general introduction to the elements of group I and group II is provided. Group I Elements; The Alkali Metals The elements included in the group I of the periodic table are … Read more
Sodium ions are necessary for both plants and animals. They are usually found in nerve cells of humans. They are generally more important for animals than plants, as they regulate the electrolyte and fluid balance in the body. Sodium is a primary cation in extracellular fluids of animals and humans. These fluids such as blood … Read more
Potassium is required for the function of all living cells, thus it is present in all plant and animal tissues. It is an essential micronutrient and main intracellular ion of all the cells. Potassium also maintains the fluid and electrolyte balance of body fluids. Potassium is mainly found in high concentrations in plants. The … Read more
Water is a chemical substance and its chemical formula is H2O. In one molecule of water, there is one oxygen and two hydrogens. Unlike most of the common liquids, water has a higher melting point, boiling point, and the heat of vaporization. It is a clear indication that strong forces of attraction occur between … Read more