So today we will explore many more interesting aspects of lightning. So to answer the central question.Does lightning always strike the ground? No, lightning does not always strike the ground. In reality, there are three main kinds of lightning in nature, which are distinguishable on the basis of where they occur. The lightning on the ground is seen in the case of cloud to ground lightning.Let us learn about it in detail....

The majority of metals are found in ores. But metals like silver, platinum, gold, and copper are available in the free state. This is because these elements don’t readily react with other chemical elements.In this article, we’ll address all questions related to the thermal conduction of a metal.So, does metal conduct heat? Yes. Metals do conduct heat. In fact, they’re known as excellent conductors of heat. This is because the electrons present within the metal structure move around freely....

In this article, I will clear the same doubt and also cover the related questions about the silicone.Does silicone melt? Yes, Silicone melt at high temperatures of around 1414 degrees Celcius. Unlike plastic that can easily melt, Silicone does not easily melt. At a high temperature of about 400 – 500 degrees Celcius, Silicone hardly looses its physical properties.Silicone is a metalloid which means it shows properties of metals and non-metals both and is denoted by Si symbol....

Usually, the main ingredients of a cake are refined flour, butter, flavor, sugar, egg, milk, and baking powder that are combined together in a definite quantity to make this yummy piece of dessert.But, while enjoying your delicious meal have you ever thought about how did these different not-so-tasty ingredients turned into the cake, or do they go through a chemical change to get this tasty??So, is baking a cake a chemical change?...

So, Is Benzene Polar or nonpolar? Although C-H bonds are slightly polar, benzene is a nonpolar compound. This is because, benzene is a symmetric and planar molecule having a ring-like structure, so there are equal and opposite dipoles that cancel out each other. As a result, the net dipole moment of the benzene molecule is 0D. Structure and Formation of Benzene Benzene was discovered by one of the famous scientist named Michael Faraday in 1825 in the illuminating gas....

Is Burning Paper a Chemical Change? Yes, burning paper represents a chemical change as it forms a new substance with different properties ie; ash. Paper is a combustible substance and catches fire easily. After it catches fire, it burns, and the residue left behind is called ash.Why do you think burning paper represents a chemical change? But first, what do you know about changes in general? How are physical and chemical changes different from one another?...

It is majorly used to fuel various vehicles and most cars because of the additive, ethanol, being added to it. It is also referred to as aviation fuel as it has its application in powering aviation vehicles.Another factor that makes gasoline a good quality fuel is its flammable nature both in the liquid and gas phases.To answer the question is gasoline a homogeneous mixture, we need to go through the detail in the article....

Its solutions show colorless in less polar solvents and are yellow in polar solvents. The molecular weight of NO2Cl is 81.46 g/mol. It shows the melting point of -145℃ and the boiling point of -15℃.Further in the article, we will draw the Lewis structure and even know about the hybridization, geometry, and polarity of Nitryl Chloride (NO2Cl). But before that, let us make ourselves aware of some small yet important concepts to move ahead....

This causes severe climate change and environmental damage. A pale blue gas with a molar mass of 47.99 g/ml, this molecular compound is often termed the activated oxygen.It can be useful for killing bacterial growth and also releases a pungent smell.Formed from the dioxide molecule, this molecule having three oxygen atoms is very crucial from the chemistry point of view. If you want to dive into his molecule, let us fasten our seat belts!...

It is synthesized from silicon and vapors of Bromine at high temperatures (T>600°C).SiBr4 is a colorless liquid with a very suffocating odor. This characteristic odor is because of its ability to hydrolyze and release HBr gas (an irritating odor) as shown in the equation.SiBr4 + 2H2O → SiO2 + 4 HBrThe molar mass is 347.701 grams/ mole, and density is 2.79 g cm-3. The melting and boiling points are 15°C and 153°C, respectively....

Well, guess what? In comparison to the number of magnetic metals, the number of non-magnetic metals is higher.How many metals do you think are non-magnetic? In this article, we will be discussing metals that are not magnetic. There can be different magnitudes of strength in magnetism, ranging from very weak to very strong.The metals mentioned in this article are magnetic in some way but do not exhibit magnetism when placed in front of a permanent magnet....

Do satellites blink? Satellites do not have their own light. They have metal surfaces that reflect the sunlight falling on them. This occurs in intervals and one can observe this when the satellites pass overhead and the light reflected from them appears to our naked eyes as “flare” or “glint”. The satellite’s metal extensions reflect constant light for a few seconds and sometimes for a few minutes and they do not blink....

Dry ice is basically carbon dioxide in its solid-state. Due to its sublimable qualities and high melting point, it is used in shipping preserved items with low melting points such as meat, chocolates, ice-creams, etc.So, does dry ice melt? Dry ice does not melt at normal atmospheric pressure but undergo sublimation. Below -79 degrees Celsius and under 1 atmospheric pressure, it tends to transform into carbon dioxide gas. This is because carbon dioxide (CO2) can only exist in two states: solid and gas....

Ever wondered what makes an acid an acid?So, an acid is a chemical substance that donates hydrogen ions. It typically has a pH level below 7. However, acids are further divided into two categories: weak and strong, based on their reactivity.Today we are going to talk about nitric acid (HNO3). Alchemists from circa.721 widely used Nitric acids (HNO3) without even knowing their chemical properties.But is HNO3 a strong acid? Yes, HNO3 is a strong acid with a pH of 3....

It occurs naturally in the form of potassium nitrate, saltpeter, and sodium nitrate, chile saltpeter, in its mineral deposits.So, Is Nitrogen a greenhouse gas? The answer is “NO”!!! Nitrogen is not a greenhouse gas as it does not interact with the infrared radiations of the sun and hence, is infrared inactive and does not participate in maintaining the temperature inside the earth’s atmosphere. Nitrogen in its other forms such as nitrous oxide contributes as a greenhouse gas....

N2F2 is considered to be one of the strongest and most stable halides. It exists as cis and trans isomers. Lewis Structure of N2F2 Lewis structure is the pictorial representation of the valence electrons’ arrangement in a molecule for chemical bonding, especially for covalent bonds.It is also sometimes referred to as Lewis dot structure or electron dot structure/diagram.The dots indicate the placement and distribution of electrons in a molecule. It was introduced in 1916 by Gilbert N....

The 3R’s- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, play an essential role in controlling its use.So, can Styrofoam be recycled? Yes, it can be recycled even though the process is quite challenging. It is because Styrofoam decomposes slowly and requires special equipment for recycling. Moreover, not every recycling facility possesses the machinery that can decompose it.Stay with us till the end to know all about Styrofoam and how you can recycle it. What is Styrofoam?...

Well, its job is to your electrical connections. And don’t you think that protections are usually insulators?Does dielectric grease conduct electricity? No, it does not conduct electricity. Even if it is used at points of electrical connections, it is incapable of conducting any electric current. Instead, it acts as an insulator and protects your connections from various agents like moisture, dirt, etc. Additionally, dielectric grease can also provide protection against corrosion....

For example, you can freeze water to form ice. So a natural question arises: do different physical states of matter have different properties?To answer that question, today we will explore whether ice conducts electricity.So does ice conduct electricity? No, ice does not conduct electricity because it does not have free mobile ions to freely flow through it to conduct electricity. Ice is a crystalline form of water due to which the ionic mobility in ice is pretty low making it an insulator....

This instability occurs mainly due to the larger size of the chlorine atom in comparison to fluorine. This is why ICl5is freshly prepared in labs whenever it is required to be used in a reaction.ICl5 falls under the category of interhalogen compounds where iodine is larger in size and more electropositive than chlorine, and also acts as the central atom in this compound.In simple language, an interhalogen compound is a type of compound in which two different halogens react with each other....