Inorganic Chemistry
Contributing Articles in Inorganic Chemistry
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What Is Nitrogen?
Nitrogen and oxygen make up most of the air, and the nitrogen cycle controls its use in the vital processes of life.
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The Reactivity Series of Metals
This article is a description of the reactivity series in which metals are arranged according to their reactivity, affecting their use and extraction.
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Neodymium – Super Strength Magnets
An overview of the chemistry and applications of the lanthanide rare earth element neodymium, a constituent of super-strength magnets used to minaturise electric motors.
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Applications of the Rare Earth Elements
The important elements of the periodic table known as the rare earth metals are used in many emerging technologies including hybrid cars and rechargeable batteries.
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Nitrogen, the Reluctant Life Saver
If any nitrogen compound were to decompose and release the element into the air, the gas is so stable that it is likely to remain there almost indefinitely.
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The Solvay Process for Carbonates
The Solvay process is an intricate method for manufacturing sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate. Ingredients are readily available and inexpensive.
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Redox Reactions Defined
The original definition of redox reaction was based on the addition or removal of oxygen. A better definition considers the transfer of electrons.
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Simple Explanation of Atomic Structure
Understanding the structure of the atom is a solid foundation for the study of chemistry. This article describes the components of the atom, and how they affect chemistry
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Safety Issues With Hydrofluoric Acid
Hydrofluoric Acid is one of the most dangerous acids known. It needs to be treated differently than even strong acids like Sulphuric and Hydrochloric.
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The Platinum Group Metals
Closely related in atomic structure to the common metals iron, cobalt and nickel are a group of six others, which are among the rarest.
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Phosphorus, the Bringer of Light
In the late 17th century, the German alchemist, Hennig Brandt heated the solid residue formed by the evaporation of urine. The distilled vapour glowed in the dark.
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Radioactive Element Polonium.
A major news item of 2006 was the mysterious death of former Russian agent, Alexander Litvinenko, who was poisoned using an isotope of the metal, polonium.
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The Production and Uses of Zinc
The fourth most commonly used metal in the world, zinc is extracted from its ore and used for galvanization, alloying and much more.
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Metals and Non-Metals
Elements display very different properties depending on their position in the Periodic Table. How and why are some called metals and some non-metals?
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Electrochemistry
Electrolysis reactions are caused by the flow of charged particles between electrodes
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Oxidation and Reduction
A transfer of electrons happens in many important inorganic reactions, such as electrochemistry and extraction of metals from ores
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