Atomic Spectrum of Hydrogen

– In this subject, we will discuss the atomic Spectrum of Hydrogen Atomic Spectrum – When an element in the vapour or the gaseous state is heated in a flame or a discharge tube, the atoms are excited (energised) and emit light radiations of a characteristic colour. – The colour …

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Atomic Number and Mass Number

– In this subject, we will discuss the Atomic Number and Mass Number Mosley’s Determination of Atomic Number – The discovery that an atom has a nucleus that carries a positive charge raised the question: What is the magnitude of the positive charge? – This question was answered by Henry …

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Hybridization and Shapes of Molecules

Hybridization and Shapes of Molecules – In the previous subject, we talked about the concept of Hybridization and the types of Hybridization, but in this subject, we will talk about Hybridization and Shapes of Molecules. – Diatomic molecules must all be invariably linear but tri-and tetra-atomic molecules have several possible …

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Thermodynamics of Organic Compounds

– In this subject, we will discuss the Thermodynamics of Organic Compounds Thermodynamics of Organic Compounds – For a reaction to be practical, the equilibrium must favor the products, and the reaction rate must be fast enough to form them in a reasonable time. – These two conditions depend on …

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