Net Ionic Equation: Unveiling the Hidden Reaction
In a chemical reaction, reactants combine to form products. A chemical reaction is represented by a chemical equation. A net ionic equation is a chemical [...]
Hund’s Rule: Harmonious Electronic Distribution
In Aufbau principle, electrons are filled in subshells in increasing order of energy, like 1s is filled before 2s. The value of (n+ℓ) is 1 [...]
Constitutional Isomers: Types and Examples
The compounds having the same molecular formula but different bond connectivities are called constitutional isomers. They have different structural formulas that's why they are also [...]
Ionization Energy Trends: Major Factors and Exceptions
Ionization energy is defined as the minimum amount of energy required to remove the electron from the outermost shell of an atom. When electrons are [...]
Subatomic Particles: The Building Blocks of an Atom
Matter is made up of atoms that are composed of small particles. These small particles are the building block of atoms called subatomic particles. They [...]
How to Name Molecular Compounds: Rules and Examples
In chemistry, the naming of molecular compounds helps in the determination of the number of atoms and the nature of a compound. A molecular compound [...]
Dalton’s Atomic Theory: History, Postulates, Limitations
John Dalton (1766-1844) was an English physicist, meteorologist, and a well-known chemist of his time. One of his biggest achievements is the introduction of atomic [...]
Atom vs. Molecule: Key Points, Explanation, and Examples
An atom is the smallest unit of matter. It is made up of fundamental particles like protons, neutrons, and electrons. It is unstable and cannot [...]
Antoine Lavoisier: The Father of Modern Chemistry
Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794) was a French chemist and a leading figure in the 18th-century chemical revolution. He is one of the paragons of science and [...]
Formal Charge: The Rules, Calculation and Significance
The apparent charge assigned to an atom in a molecule is termed formal charge. It is a representation of charge distribution in a molecule assuming [...]
