Many of us wonder whether Jupiter has a solid surface and can we walk on that surface. In this article, I’ll explain this in detail.So, does Jupiter have a solid surface? No, Jupiter doesn’t have a solid surface. It is the largest among planets but lacks a firm solid surface. If one tries to paraglide and land on the surface of Jupiter, he would fail to find a surface and would rather slide down through layers of gas, dust, vapor, and liquid and finally reach the hot core....

It is a commercially important compound and is also a common nitrogenous waste. It is produced naturally as well as through human activities. Ammonia can be hazardous in concentrated form. It is readily soluble in water.In this article, we will study whether NH3 molecules have hydrogen bonds. So, let’s get started.So, does NH3 have hydrogen bonding? Yes, NH3 forms hydrogen bonds. Hydrogen bonding is the intermolecular forces acting between ammonia molecules....

Well, stainless steel is highly resistant to rusting, making it highly resourceful for industrial purposes. Ever wondered about its electrical conductivity?Does stainless steel conduct electricity? Yes, it does. Because stainless steel is a metal alloy, it has the property to conduct electricity but is not as strong as copper or aluminum. Therefore, stainless steel is a poor conductor of electricity. While carbon steel offers a resistivity that is eight times higher than copper, stainless steel has a resistivity that is 40 times higher than copper....

So, Is CaF2 ionic or covalent? CaF2 is an ionic compound because, in the CaF2 molecule, calcium acts as a cation by donating its 2 extra electrons from the valence shell, and Fluoride acts as an anion by accepting the electrons from Calcium, completing its octet. Therefore, Calcium and fluoride together form an ionic bond, i.e., CaF2.The bond angle between CaF2 is 154 degrees. The pair of fluorine atoms are bonded with the one atom of Calcium and are held together by electrostatic forces of attraction, resulting in an ionic bond between Calcium and fluoride....

The balance of oxygen is maintained because it is exhaled by plants and inhaled by human beings and animals. Moreover, oxygen is also an important part of various atmospheric cycles on the earth.In addition to this, we also know O2 is the main component of the ozone layer which is present in the stratosphere and protects the earth from harmful radiations of the sun.hν + O2 —> 2OO2 + O....

So, is Titanium magnetic? Titanium is weakly attracted to magnets as it is a paramagnetic material. The main reason for its paramagnetic nature is its electronic configuration with 4 unpaired electrons, as paramagnetism depends on unpaired electrons. The second reason is its magnetic moment ie; 1.73 BM. Titanium is paramagnetic in its -1, +2 and +3 oxidation states. But it’s good to note that Titanium’s magnetic susceptibility is very small and positive making its magnetic property very weak compared to ferromagnetic materials....

Do you know carbonyl sulfide is a common gas on planet Venus? Due to this, scientists believe in life on Venus, though it is not a clear sign.Back on earth, as carbonyl sulfide is the main source of sulfur here, it becomes crucial to understand the molecular behavior of this chemical compound.The Lewis structure is a pictorial representation of electrons participating in the bond formation to form new compounds with new chemical properties altogether....

It is a polar solvent due to the presence of a hydroxyl functional group. It has a molecular mass of 32.042g along with being colorless and having a pungent odor and volatile nature.To know more about methanol, it is necessary to get acquainted with its bonding characteristics.For this, it is required to understand in detail the Lewis structure, VSEPR theory, the Hybridization concept as well as its polar nature. CH3OH Lewis Structure The Lewis Structure of a molecule gives the simplest representation of valence shell electrons around itself....

You might be wondering whether propane would last till the winter or not. Its property of high longevity is, after all, one of its USPs.Does propane go bad? No, propane can never go bad. The shelf life of this gas is claimed to be indefinite. But if propane can’t go bad, why is there a date of expiry on the propane containers that we purchase? Because it is the propane container that can expire, and not the gas inside it....

This toxic liquid has yellow or red-brown fumes that can cause serious damage to your eyes and nose. The concentrated acid causes severe burns to your skins as well.This chemical can be prepared by oxidizing ammonia.Nitric acid is also known as the spirit of niter, and aqua fortis. The chemical has a wide range of uses; it is used in paint industries, fertilizers, explosives, and many other materials.It is used to manufacture ammonium nitrate fertilizer....

So, Is Acetone Polar or Nonpolar? Acetone is a polar substance because of polarity in the carbonyl group due to the difference in the electronegativity of oxygen and carbon atom. As a result, the dipole moment of Acetone is around 2.69 D.Acetone exists in a liquid state at room temperature. It is colorless in appearance and has a characteristic odor. It is volatile and flammable in nature.Acetone was first produced in the year 1606 by Andreas Libavius with the process of distillation of Lead(II) acetate....

In this article, we will understand the bonding between the atoms of Fe2O3 molecules. We know that iron is a transition metal and therefore it has a variable (more than one) oxidation state. Iron can exhibit +2 or +3 oxidation states.Is Fe2O3 ionic or covalent? Fe2O3 is an ionic compound. The electronegativity difference between Iron and oxygen atoms is 1.6 corresponds to that of a polar covalent bond. Thus Fe2O3 has polar covalent bonds and the compound has ionic character....

A water molecule is composed of one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms. Many of us want to know if water molecule is covalent or ionic.So, I come up with this article to let you know the detailed information about it.So, is H2o (water) an ionic or a covalent compound? Yes, H2O (water) is a covalent compound because of the low difference in the electronegativity of Hydrogen (2.2) and Oxygen (3....

This binary salt has melting point at 771°C; however, the concept of boiling point does not apply to it as the compound sublimes at 1500°C. It occurs in nature in brines and ocean water and also as minerals in combination with other elements namely sylvinite, carnallite, kainite, potash, etc.In this blog, we will study whether KCl is ionic or covalent and its reasons.So, is KCl ionic or covalent? Yes, KCl is ionic in nature as the electronegativity of Potassium is 0....

After gaining some knowledge about laughing gas, I decided to share it with you, so that next time we can laugh with knowledge!!N2O or nitrous oxide is commonly known as laughing gas. There are several other names by which this compound is known like sweet air, protoxide of nitrogen, etc.N2O is a colorless gas with a molecular weight of 44.013 g/mol. The boiling point of this compound is -88.48℃ and the melting point is -90....

A radical is known to consist of an unpaired valence electron and therefore tends to be highly chemically reactive. This property makes this radical short-lived (unless treated with certain organic molecules). It has a molar mass of around 16.0226 g/mol and is the neutral form of amide ions or azanide ions.Here, in this article, we will focus on the azanide anion (NH2-). NH2- is the conjugate acid of hydridonitrate (H-N2-) and conjugate base of ammonia (NH3)....

Blood and digestive juices in the body have a specific pH range of a specific value. If the range is not maintained then the functions of the body are disturbed. The pH levels usually remain stable in the body but our diet may result in affecting the levels.Eating a balanced diet does not affect the pH levels, though milk is one of the debatable beverages whether it is acidic or alkaline in nature....

SO2 is a very beneficial gas. Along with its main use, i.e sulfuric acid formation, SO2 has multiple functions in this chemical industry.But before going through them, pause a little and give a read to this article. Because in the end, you will have deep knowledge about all the basics of SO2 you need to know, before moving on with the reactions.So let’s begin!!Sulfur dioxide is spelled as Sulphur dioxide in Commonwealth English....

It also forms part of all living beings but is rarely found in the earth’s crust. It is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas.Final hint, this is an inert gas responsible for the different colors of the aurora.I think you would have guessed the answer by now. Yes, we are talking about Nitrogen.It is the most abundant gas found in the earth’s atmosphere and forms around 78.1% of our air, i....

Maurice Meslans, a French pharmacist and chemist was the first person to obtain Fluoroform by reacting iodoform and dry silver fluoride in 1894. However, it is industrially produced by reacting Chloroform (CHCl3) and Hydrogen fluoride (HF) and as a by-product in or precursor to the manufacture of chemicals like Teflon.Fluoroform is a potent greenhouse gas but does not responsible for the depletion of the ozone layer. It has multiple applications such as refrigerants, fire suppressants, polymer intermediates, and more....