Basic chemistry

 The Heat is On: Understanding the Significance of Melting Points Melting point  What is Melting point  Melting point is a fundamental physical property of a substance, which is defined as the temperature at which a solid substance transforms into a liquid state at atmospheric pressure. This is a critical property because it can be used to identify a pure substance, to determine its purity, and to understand its behavior under varying conditions of temperature and pressure. Melting point is a characteristic property of a substance, which means that it is unique to that substance and does not depend on the size or shape of the sample. However, the melting point may vary slightly depending on the conditions under which the measurement is taken, such as the rate of heating, the size of the sample, and the purity of the substance. Therefore, the melting point of a substance is usually reported as a range of temperatures rather than a single value. The melting point of a substance depends o

Chemistry 101: A Beginner's Guide to Understanding the World Around Us Chemistry  What is Chemistry ? Chemistry is the study of matter and its properties, composition, and interactions with other substances. It is a fundamental science that encompasses a wide range of topics, from the behavior of atoms and molecules to the reactions that occur in living organisms. Chemistry is the foundation of modern technology and plays a critical role in fields such as medicine, engineering, and materials science. At its core, chemistry is concerned with understanding the structure and behavior of matter at the atomic and molecular level. Chemists study the properties of elements, the structure of molecules, and the forces that govern chemical reactions. They also investigate the behavior of matter under different conditions, such as temperature, pressure, and concentration. One of the key aspects of chemistry is the concept of the chemical bond, which is the force that holds atoms together in m

IUPAC NOMENCLATURE part 1 IUPAC NOMENCLATURE  part 2 IUPAC NOMENCLATURE   IUPAC NOMENCLATURE OF ALICYCLIC COMPOUNDS : ( 1 ) The names of alicylic compounds are obtained by adding the prefix "cyclo". (2) The numbering of the carbon atoms in the ring is done in such a way that the substituent which comes first in the alphabetical order is given the lowest possible number provided it does not violate the lowest set of locants rule.  Example : (3)When the ring contains more or equal number of carbon atoms than the alkyl group attached to it, then it is named as a derivative of cycloalkane and the alkyl group is treated as substituent. Example : (4)The alkane chain contains greater number of carbon atoms than present in the ring, the compound is considered as the derivative of alkane and the ring is designated as substituent.  Example : (5)If ring has unsaturation and side chain is saturated then ring is selected as parent chain.  If side chain has unsaturation and ring is saturat