Chemistry

The atoms of a chemical element can exist in different types. These are called isotopes. They have the same number of protons (and electrons), but…

An isomer in chemistry is a chemical that has the same molecular formula as another, but it has a different arrangement of atoms in space.…

An ionic bond is the electrostatic forces of attraction between a non-metal and a metal ion in a giant ionic crystal lattice. It is a…

Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas in the body that controls the glucose level in the blood. It is a hormone that is…

Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction or process where a chemical compound reacts with water. In practical terms, hydrolysis means the act of separating chemicals when…

A hydrogen bond is a low kind type of dipole-dipole bond that exists between an electronegative molecule and a hydrogen molecule bonded to another electronegative…

An electrotroph is a microorganism that can receive electrons necessary for its growth from an electrode (power supply) terminal. It is an Emerging Biocommodity Producer…

An electrolithoautotroph is an organism that feeds on electricity. These organisms use electricity to convert carbon dioxide to organic matters by using electrons directly taken…

The halogens are chemical elements under the second-to-right column in the periodic table, also known as Group 17. The elements in the group are fluorine,…

Hemoglobin (or haemoglobin) is a protein in red blood cells that contains iron. It is used to transport oxygen around the human body. Hemoglobin is…

Electron transfer chains (ETC) are the cellular mechanisms used for getting energy from sunlight in photosynthesis. It is the last component of aerobic respiration and…

The miracle fruit is the berry of Synsepalum dulcificum, a plant from West Africa. The chemical produced by the fruit makes other foods taste sweet.…