Chemistry Archives - Mahida Academy®-Building Futures https://mahidaacademy.org/category/chemistry/ Online Hub for Curriculum-Based Courses and Exams Wed, 27 May 2026 10:26:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://mahidaacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/cropped-Logo-transparent-Updated-32x32.png Chemistry Archives - Mahida Academy®-Building Futures https://mahidaacademy.org/category/chemistry/ 32 32 The Nitration of Benzene https://mahidaacademy.org/nitration-of-benzene-mechanism/ https://mahidaacademy.org/nitration-of-benzene-mechanism/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 15:30:12 +0000 https://mahidaacademy.org/?p=55833 Learn complete step-by-step mechanism for the nitration of benzene and how the nitrating mixture generates the nitronium ion, the formation of the sigma complex, and the regeneration of the sulfuric acid catalyst.

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]]> https://mahidaacademy.org/nitration-of-benzene-mechanism/feed/ 0 Mass Spectrometer: Principle, Working, Spectrum, and Applications https://mahidaacademy.org/magnetic-sector-mass-spectrometer/ https://mahidaacademy.org/magnetic-sector-mass-spectrometer/#respond Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:31:02 +0000 https://mahidaacademy.org/?p=37536 Mass spectrometry is a key analytical technique in chemistry. This article explains how a Time-of-Flight (TOF) spectrometer works, interprets spectra of elements like Mg and Cl, and shows how isotopic abundance determines average atomic mass.

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]]> https://mahidaacademy.org/magnetic-sector-mass-spectrometer/feed/ 0 Melting and Boiling Points of Group 14 (Carbon Group) Elements https://mahidaacademy.org/melting-and-boiling-points-of-group-14-carbon-group-elements-2/ https://mahidaacademy.org/melting-and-boiling-points-of-group-14-carbon-group-elements-2/#respond Thu, 08 May 2025 14:22:16 +0000 https://mahidaacademy.org/?p=27488 Melting Points and Boiling Points As we move down the group from carbon (C) to lead (Pb), both melting points and boiling points generally decrease. It’s important to note that …

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]]> https://mahidaacademy.org/melting-and-boiling-points-of-group-14-carbon-group-elements-2/feed/ 0 Reactions of group 2 Elements with Oxygen and Nitrogen https://mahidaacademy.org/reactions-of-group-2-elements-with-oxygen-and-nitrogen/ https://mahidaacademy.org/reactions-of-group-2-elements-with-oxygen-and-nitrogen/#respond Thu, 08 May 2025 11:46:05 +0000 https://mahidaacademy.org/?p=27480 Reactions with Oxygen Group 2 elements, also known as alkaline earth metals, readily react with oxygen to form oxides. Let’s explore the formation, properties, and trends within the group. Formation …

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]]> https://mahidaacademy.org/reactions-of-group-2-elements-with-oxygen-and-nitrogen/feed/ 0 Atomic and Physical Properties of Group 2 Elements https://mahidaacademy.org/atomic-and-physical-properties-of-group-2-elements-2/ https://mahidaacademy.org/atomic-and-physical-properties-of-group-2-elements-2/#respond Thu, 08 May 2025 05:46:21 +0000 https://mahidaacademy.org/?p=27467 This section looks at the trends in atomic and physical properties of Group 2 elements: beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, and barium. It provides clear information on key properties, such as …

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]]> https://mahidaacademy.org/atomic-and-physical-properties-of-group-2-elements-2/feed/ 0 Group 1 Elements: Alkali Metals https://mahidaacademy.org/group-1-elements-alkali-metals/ https://mahidaacademy.org/group-1-elements-alkali-metals/#respond Wed, 07 May 2025 15:55:08 +0000 https://mahidaacademy.org/?p=27456 Group 1 elements, also known as alkali metals, are found on the far left side of the periodic table. This group includes lithium (Li), sodium (Na), potassium (K), rubidium (Rb), …

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]]> https://mahidaacademy.org/group-1-elements-alkali-metals/feed/ 0 Period Elements 3 (Na to Ar) https://mahidaacademy.org/period-elements-3-na-to-ar/ https://mahidaacademy.org/period-elements-3-na-to-ar/#respond Wed, 07 May 2025 11:56:12 +0000 https://mahidaacademy.org/?p=27441 13.2 Period 3 (Na to Ar) Elements in Period 3 Period 3 of the periodic table contains eight elements, spanning from sodium (Na) to argon (Ar): In this period, the …

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]]> https://mahidaacademy.org/period-elements-3-na-to-ar/feed/ 0 Elements and Periodicity https://mahidaacademy.org/elements-and-periodicity/ https://mahidaacademy.org/elements-and-periodicity/#respond Wed, 07 May 2025 08:03:14 +0000 https://mahidaacademy.org/?p=27432 Demarcation of the Periodic Table into s, p, d, and f-Blocks The periodic table is systematically divided into four blocks based on the type of valence orbital where the outermost …

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]]> https://mahidaacademy.org/elements-and-periodicity/feed/ 0 Intermolecular Forces https://mahidaacademy.org/intermolecular-forces/ https://mahidaacademy.org/intermolecular-forces/#respond Sat, 03 May 2025 11:04:33 +0000 https://mahidaacademy.org/?p=27195 Intermolecular Forces Intermolecular forces play a crucial role in determining the physical properties of liquids, such as boiling point, surface tension, and viscosity. Understanding these forces helps explain many behaviors …

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]]> https://mahidaacademy.org/intermolecular-forces/feed/ 0 Kinetic Molecular Interpretation of Liquids https://mahidaacademy.org/kinetic-molecular-interpretation-of-liquids/ https://mahidaacademy.org/kinetic-molecular-interpretation-of-liquids/#respond Fri, 02 May 2025 13:43:31 +0000 https://mahidaacademy.org/?p=27140 🔬 Kinetic Molecular Interpretation of Liquids The Kinetic Molecular Theory (KMT) helps explain the behavior of liquids by considering the strong intermolecular forces and the close proximity of their molecules. …

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