Apr 3, 2022 · @Farooq: As the link in this answer shows, culinary “sea salt” certainly can contain anti-caking agents. And as the answer explains, the (potential very slight) deterioration that justifies the …

Mar 20, 2023 · A four C ring does exist in many compounds, but it is not possible for double bonds. Cumulated double bonds $\ce {C=C=C}$ must be linear, in 1 line. They can be bent a little, but it …

Jan 10, 2025 · In high school (or mine, at least), we're taught that H+ ions are very conductive, due to their small molar mass, and by Newton's 2nd Law, higher acceleration, making them more mobile in …

Feb 20, 2014 · The first shell can carry up to two electrons, the second shell can carry up to eight electrons. The third shell can carry up 18 electrons, but it is more stable by carrying only eight …

Mar 30, 2023 · How is the reason for “why neutralizing weack acids with strong bases gives less heat” that the heat is used in ionizing the acid?

Mar 16, 2019 · @AbhigyanC no, that cannot explain anything. If anything, the large CFSE of Co (3+) should lower the reduction potential (as it stabilises the oxidised form). Anyway, as described in the …

Oct 2, 2015 · A quick check of Wikipedia reveals: "A hydrogen bond is the electrostatic attraction between polar molecules that occurs when a hydrogen (H) atom bound to a highly electronegative …

Dec 10, 2014 · If two alkali metal atoms join with an oxygen atom, an ionic bond forms. Since hydrogen has the same number of valence electrons as alkali metals, why can't water be ionic? This is what …

Dec 12, 2018 · Other combustion reactions are exothermic but this combustion reaction endothermic. Why ? Please explain..

Jul 3, 2022 · Typically, molecular sieves are dried under vacuum at elevated temperatures (about 200 to 300 °C depending on pore size) for several hours. Alternatively, microwave heating has been used …