Neutralization Reactions: The Acid Base Balancing
In neutralization reactions, salt and water are formed from acids and bases. One mole of H+ produced from the acid combines with one mole of OH- produced [...]
Hydration Energy: Bonding with Water
When solute-solvent interactions are strong enough to overcome the solute-solute interactions, solutes get dissolved in solvents and a solution is formed. The dissolving process in [...]
Characteristics of Acids and Bases
The distinction between the characteristics of acids and bases is generally based on taste and feel. The acids are sour and the bases are bitter [...]
Salt hydrolysis and Types (with Examples)
Salt hydrolysis is the process of breaking down salt into its component ions in interaction with water. This is also responsible for the acidity or [...]
What is Molarity: Calculation with Examples
Molarity is a measure of the concentration of a solute dissolved per liter (dm3) of solution. It is the most used unit of concentration. It is [...]
Saponification: The Chemistry of Soap Formation
Saponification is a chemical reaction that produces soap. Glycerol is a byproduct of this reaction. Soap can be precipitated out from glycerol in the form [...]
Caustic Soda (NaOH): Uses and Industrial Applications
Caustic soda is the common name for sodium hydroxide. It is one of the strongest known alkali (water-soluble base). The chemical formula of caustic soda [...]
Physical and Chemical Properties of Salts
Salts are ionic compounds with a net charge of zero. They are produced when cations and anions form electrostatic forces of attraction. Salts are most [...]
Uses of Hydrochloric Acid: Common and Industrial Applications
Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid, also known as muriatic acid. It is a colorless solution of hydrogen and chlorine with a pungent smell. It [...]
Sulphuric Acid Uses and Industrial Applications
Sulfuric acid is the king of chemicals due to its wide range of uses in several industries. It is a well-known mineral acid also known as [...]
