What is Organic chemistry?
Definition The modern definition of organic chemistry is — organic chemistry is the chemistry of compounds of carbon. So, the branch of chemistry which deals…
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Uses of Chromium
Uses of Chromium Chromium is used in making chrome steel, which is very hard, tough and contain various proportions of chromium. In making stainless steel…
Uses of Zinc
Uses of Zinc (Zn) Zinc is used for galvanization of iron. Used as a reducing agent. Zinc also used in alloys such as brass, bronze and…
Uses of Nickel
Nickel (Ni) is used, 1) In a finely divided form (known as raney nickel) as a catalyst in the hydrogenation of oils and fats. 2)…
Various form of Iron
Three various form of Iron are, Cast Iron Cast iron is the least pure of the irons, and contains 2.5 – 4.5% of carbon. The…
What is Passivity of Iron?
When a piece of iron is brought in contact with dilute sulphuric acid, a vigorous reaction begins and hydrogen gas starts coming out. The same…
Why is conc. HCl used in flame test?
In the flame test compounds of some metals, in the presence of conc. HCl, form different colored flames. In the flame test, electrons in both…
Uses of Iodine
Iodine is used. In medicines, e.g., for the preparation of tincture of iodine (solution of iodine in alcohol + water containing potassium iodide antiseptic), and…
Uses of Bromine
Bromine is used, As an oxidizing agent. In photography for making silver bromide. For the synthesis of dyes, drugs etc. For the synthesis of diboromoethane,…
Uses of Chlorine
Chlorine is used, As a bleaching agent for yarn, textiles, paper pulp etc. For sterilization or chlorination of drinking water (water treatment). For the manufacture…
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