Significance of Universal Gas Constant (R)
The significance of Universal Gas Constant (R) The gas constant is, by convention, symbolized R. The gas constant is also well-known as the molar, worldwide,…
Chemistry
Peptide Bond
Peptide Bond: During the formation of a peptide, the amino (-NH2) group of one α – amino acid & the Carboxylic (-COOH) group of another…
Use of the Gas Equation in Calculations Involving Gases
The Use of the Gas Equation in Calculations Involving Gases Various types of calculations using the ideal gas equation are possible. For this purpose, the…
Ideal Gas Equation
The Ideal Gas Equation Boyle’s, Charle’s and Avogadro’s laws may be combined to give a general relation between the V, P, T and n of…
The Absolute Zero of Temperature
The Absolute Zero of Temperature At – 273.16°C or 0°K the volume of any gas would theoretically be zero. In reality most gases become liquid…
Avogadro’s Law: Explanation in terms of Gaseous State
Avogadro’s Law In describing the behavior of gases Avogadro(1811), an Italian physicist proposed that: equal volumes of all gases at the same temperature and pressure…
Boyle’s Law: Explanation in terms of Gaseous State
Boyle’s Law The effect of pressure on the volume of a gas was extensively studied by Robert Boyle in 1662. He enclosed some gas at…
Charle’s Law: Explanation in terms of Gaseous State
Charle’s Law or Gay-Lussac’s Law All gases increase in volume when their temperature is raised. If numerical data of the volume of a given quantity…
Carbohydrate Foods
Carbohydrate The foods which mostly contain the constituent of sugar or glucose are called carbohydrates. For example: rice, wheat, flower, maize, corn, sugar, molasses etc.…
Hydrogen Bonding: Description in terms of Inter-molecular Forces
Hydrogen bonding Strong forces of attraction exist between molecules containing a hydrogen atom bonded to a highly electronegative element such as nitrogen, oxygen or fluorine.…
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