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Measurement Units Commonly Used in Analytical Work

Measurement Units Commonly Used in Analytical Work
As an analytical scientist your main concern would have been to report your findings in terms of what is present in your sample and in what amount. Most i…
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Understanding the Linearity of a Calibration Plot

Understanding the Linearity of a Calibration Plot
The essence of a calibration plot is the linear relation between two variables. How do you decide the degree of linearity to rely on interpretations based…
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Pure Substance in Chemistry...Criteria for purity

Pure Substance in Chemistry...Criteria for purity
Pure substances  are defined as substances that are made of only one type of atom or only one type of molecule (a group of atoms bonded together). The m…
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STANDARD SEPARATION TECHNIQUES FOR MIXTURES

 STANDARD SEPARATION TECHNIQUES FOR MIXTURES
Most materials in our surroundings are mixtures of two or more components that  can be physically seperated
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Different categories of elements in the periodic table

Different categories of elements in the periodic table
The periodic table arranges all of the known elements in order of increasing atomic number. Order generally coincides with increasing atomic mass. The d…
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THE PERIODICITY OF CHEMICAL ELEMENTS

THE PERIODICITY OF CHEMICAL ELEMENTS
A pattern of repeating order is called  periodicity . In the mid-1800s, Dmitri Mendeleev, a Russian chemist, noticed a repeating pattern of chemical proper…
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Concentration Calculations in Analysis – A Primer

Concentration Calculations in Analysis – A Primer
Most of us were exposed to chemical calculations in school and college days. As we pursued higher degrees and progressed in our career as analytical sc…
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Physical and Chemical Changes

Physical and Chemical Changes
There are several differences between a physical and chemical change in matter or substances.
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Definition of atomic mass unit

Definition of atomic mass unit
The unified atomic mass unit (symbol: u) or dalton (symbol: Da) is the standard unit that is used for indicating mass on an atomic or molecular scale (ato…
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Atoms, Molecules, and Ions

Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Atom An atom is the smallest particles of an element that retains the chemical properties of the element. So we're talking some super-tiny stuff h…
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List of all the alkaline Earth metals in the periodic table

List of all the alkaline Earth metals in the periodic table
Alkaline Earth Metals Elements beryllium barium magnesium radium calcium strontium Table 2.1 …
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What is Relative Atomic Mass

What is Relative Atomic Mass
Relative Atomic Mass In chemistry, it is important to quantify particles. For the fact that the size of an atom is too small to be weighed practically, re…
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Meaning and representation in symbols of atoms and sub-atomic particles

Meaning and representation in symbols of atoms and sub-atomic particles
The  atom  is the smallest part of matter that represents a particular element. For quite a while, the atom was thought to be the smallest part of matter …
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Rutherford Alpha Particle Scattering Experiment

Rutherford Alpha Particle Scattering Experiment
Rutherford's  alpha particle scattering experiment changed the way we think of atoms. Before the experiment the best model of the atom was known as …
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Characteristics and nature of matter - WAEC TUTORIALS

Characteristics and  nature of matter - WAEC TUTORIALS
Nature Matter is anything that has mass and occupy space (Volume). All matter is made of atoms composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons. The cente…
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Relative molecular mass -

Relative molecular mass -
Image credit: slideshare Molecular mass or molecular weight is the mass of a molecule. It is calculated as the sum of the atomic mass of each constitu…
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Bohr Model of the Atom and Difficulties

Bohr Model of the Atom and Difficulties
The Bohr Model has an atom consisting of a small, positively-charged nucleus orbited by negatively-charged electrons. Here's a closer look at the Bohr…
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J.J. Thomson's experiment and the charge-to-mass ratio of the electron - WAEC TUTORIALS

J.J. Thomson's experiment and the charge-to-mass ratio of the electron - WAEC TUTORIALS
The first is the experiment of Joseph John Thomson, who first demonstrated that atoms are actually composed of aggregates of charged particles. Prior to h…
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Dalton’s atomic theory and limitations - WAEC TUTORIALS

Dalton’s atomic theory and limitations - WAEC TUTORIALS
Some of the important postulates and limitation of Dalton’s atomic theory is given below : Major postulates of Dalton’s atomic theory are: (i) All…
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Measurements, SI Units and Significant Figures - WAEC TUTORIALS

Measurements, SI Units and Significant Figures - WAEC TUTORIALS
The International System of Units is the most widely used system of measurements and considered to be the standard system for science and industry. There …
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See why you should exercise control over Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in the Laboratory

See why you should exercise control over Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in the Laboratory
Material Safety Data Sheet or MSDS is a useful resource of information on chemical properties, physical behaviour,hazard properties, handling and storage …
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Tips and tricks on how to Prevent laboratory fire accidents

Tips and tricks on how to Prevent laboratory fire accidents
Fire accidents in laboratories can cause immeasurable damage in terms of serious injuries to laboratory workers, damage to expensive instruments and labo…
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List of all the Gaseous Elements in the periodic table

List of all the Gaseous Elements in the periodic table
Gaseous Elements Hydrogen Chlorine Krypton Nitrogen Helium Xenon Oxygen Neon Radon …
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This is How laboratory chemicals gain entry into your body

This is How laboratory chemicals gain entry into your body
Laboratory chemicals are found commonly as solids, powders, gases, fumes and liquids. Your body is vulnerable to harm through exposure to chemicals when y…
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Here is What stipulates the flammability characteristics of laboratory solvents

Here is What stipulates the flammability characteristics of laboratory solvents
A laboratory houses several solvents which play diverse roles in analysis and synthesis activities. The quantities of such solvents in laboratories are of…
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Stainless Steel Erases Garlic’s and Onions Aroma - Here is the chemistry behind it

Stainless Steel Erases Garlic’s and Onions Aroma - Here is the chemistry behind it
If you love cooking with garlic, you know it does a lot of good in recipes by helping build flavor — but its strong odor can linger for hours, especially …
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How Stainless Steel Remove Odors - The Chemistry Involved

How  Stainless Steel Remove Odors - The Chemistry Involved
Question: How Does Stainless Steel Remove Odors? Answer: One household tip for removing odors from fish, onions, or garlic from your hands is to…
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Actinide

Actinide
The actinide  or actinoid  (IUPAC nomenclature) series encompasses the 15 metallic chemical elements with atomic numbers from 89 to 103, actinium through …
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The Underground Map of the Latest Elements – now with Nh, Mc, Ts & Og

The Underground Map of the Latest Elements – now with Nh, Mc, Ts & Og
What with the names of the four latest elements being confirmed I thought it
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List of all the solid elements in the periodic table

List of all the solid elements in the periodic table
86 Solid elements of the periodic table irrespective of their atomic number but according to their atomic mas are displayed in the table
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liquid elements in periodic table

liquid elements in periodic table
The only liquid elements at standard temperature and pressure are bromine (Br) and mercury (Hg). Although, elements caesium (Cs), rubidium (Rb), Francium…
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Inside Hydrogen

Inside Hydrogen
Hydrogen  is a  chemical element  with symbol  H  and  atomic number  1. With a  standard atomic weight  of 1.008, hydrogen is the lightest element on the…
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What is Covalent bond

What is Covalent bond
A covalent bond, also called a molecular bond, is a chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms. These electron pairs are …
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