Buffer Solution A buffer solution is a chemical solution that resists change to its pH or acidity. It is one that resists changes in pH when small…
Carbohydrates – Chemical Compounds Carbohydrates are chemical compounds that contain only oxygen, hydrogen and carbon. can also be defined chemically as neutral compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. They…
Biochemistry – a Study of Chemical Reactions Biochemistry is the study of chemical reactions in living beings, and of biological molecules in general. It is the branch of science that explores the…
Cell Membrane or Cytoplasmic Membrane The cell membrane is a thin flexible layer around the cells of all living things. It is a double layer of lipids and proteins that…
Catabolism Catabolism is a kind of metabolism and is a process in which molecules turn into smaller units and release energy. It is the part of…
A Base – in Terms of Chemistry A base is a substance that reacts with an acid in an acid-base reaction. It is a substance that can accept a hydrogen ion (H+) from another substance.…
Base Pair In molecular biology, two nucleotides on opposite complementary DNA strands that are connected by hydrogen bonds are called a base pair (often abbreviated bp). These…
Barium Hydroxide Barium hydroxide is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is Ba(OH)2. It has a molecular weight of 121.6324 g/mol. It contains barium and hydroxide ions.…
Rubidium hydroxide Rubidium hydroxide is a chemical compound. It is composed of rubidium and hydroxide ions. Its chemical formula is [RbOH]. It is commercially available from a…
Potassium Hydroxide – a Chemical Compound Potassium hydroxide is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is KOH. It contains potassium and hydroxide ions. It is an inorganic compound and is commonly called caustic potash.…
Lithium Hydroxide Lithium Hydroxide is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is LiOH. It is a white hygroscopic crystalline material. It contains lithium and hydroxide ions. It used in gas-purification systems…
Sodium Hydroxide – a Chemical Compound Sodium hydroxide is an alkali which is also known as caustic soda. Caustic means “burning” and caustic soda takes its name from the way it…