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This compound is formed when sulfur dichloride reacts at low pressure with either potassium fluoride or mercury (||) fluoride.SCl2 + 2KF —–> SF2 + 2 KCl SCl2 + HgF2 ——-> SF2 + HgCl2Another method of formation of Sulfur DiFluoride is when oxygen difluoride reacts with hydrogen sulfide.OF2 + H2S ——> SF2 + H2OThe compound is not hazardous in nature and does not require special handling and storage.However, under acute circumstances, the compound can cause respiratory irritation....

Do you know what theater groups use to produce artificial fog on the stage to create dramatic effects?Do you ever wonder how companies transport frozen foods for long distances?I hope you understand the answer now. Yes, we are talking about “Dry Ice”.Dry ice is solidified carbon dioxide. Thus, each molecule of dry ice consists of one carbon and two oxygen atoms. It is a colorless, odorless, and non-flammable substance. It results in the formation of carbonic acid when dissolved in water....

Graphite has properties of both metal and non-metal which make it an interesting element. Many students may have a question about whether graphite conducts electricity or not. So, In this article, I will answer this question and cover the surrounding topics too.So, does graphite conduct electricity? Yes, graphite is a very good conductor of electricity because of delocalized electrons. Graphite forms layers of a hexagonal arrangement of atoms and each carbon atom form a covalent bond with three other carbon atoms, and therefore each carbon atom has one non-bonded electron which becomes delocalized and responsible for conducting electricity....

Most of the time molecules can easily be declared polar or non-polar whereas, some of them are hard to identify in polarity. This is not the end as some molecules even fall somewhere on the spectrum scale between the two classes. Hence, some of the molecules face this issue in which BrF5 also falls.So, Is BrF5 Polar or Non-Polar? BrF5 or Bromine Pentafluoride is a polar molecule as the molecular geometry of BrF5 falls out to be square pyramidal with an asymmetric charge distribution concentrating on the central atom....

So, is saltwater a homogeneous or a heterogeneous mixture? The answer to this is, saltwater can be both homogeneous and heterogeneous mixture. Saltwater contains dissolved salt, so it’s a homogeneous mixture as we can’t separate salt from it directly. But it is also called a heterogeneous mixture because of the presence of impurities and insoluble components like sands, shells made up of calcium carbonate, and microbes in it.You might be thinking that we can make a salt solution at home as well....

Egg cartons are normally reusable, especially if they contain paper. You can easily recycle egg cartons by using a local curbside pickup service. However, finding a styrofoam egg carton recycling facility is difficult. The petroleum-based polystyrene in the cartons makes them difficult to recycle, thus most recycling plants tend to avoid them.In this article, I discussed all the aspects of recycling egg cartons. Here I elaborate on the methods of recycling different egg cartons....

Can you recycle laminated paper? Yes and no. Well, mostly you cannot. Although paper is fully recyclable, the plastic used for lamination isn’t. To separate the paper from lamination, you need to remove the plastic first. But you cannot subject the plastic to high heat for its removal as the heat will destroy the paper. Is there no way to recycle laminated paper? What are the unconventional ways? If you are a concerned citizen looking for a way to recycle laminated papers, we have got you covered with the answers to all your possible questions....

However, it is rarely found on the earth’s surface. It is used in making advertisements or signboards that glow in the dark. It is also used for making lightning arresters, lasers, diving equipment, high-voltage indicators, etc. Liquid neon is also used in cryogenic preservation.So, are you excited to learn about the Bohr model of Neon today??? Bohr Model of Neon Rutherford’s model of the atom was proposed in 1911. This model depicted the atomic structure well, describing the location as well as the number of atomic species correctly....

So, why is potassium used in fireworks? Potassium is used in fireworks because it helps in oxidizing the mixture of fireworks. Fireworks contain compounds like potassium perchlorate, potassium chlorate that are good oxidizers. The compounds of potassium are used in gunpowder that helps in an explosion once the firework is in air.Potassium contributes 2.1% of the total weight of the earth’s crust. It comes at the eighth position in the abundance of elements in the earth’s crust....

The standards upheld by authorities require the brake fluid to be able to withstand the high temperatures generated in the system. Which means it should not evaporate rapidly. On the other hand, the fluid pulls moisture and has alcohol and esters in it. In theory, these two qualities make evaporation a possibility. If the thought has been bothering you, give the following discussion a try to clear things up. Brake fluid is an important part of driving safety....

So, Does glass conduct electricity? Glass is an insulator at room temperature due to the large bandgap and has no free electrons. Glass consists of Oxygen atoms that have high electronegativity and bound the electrons strongly. This is because a high amount of energy is required to free the electrons from Oxygen atom so that glass can conduct electricity. Therefore, at room temperature, the glass acts as an insulator.Glass is a transparent amorphous substance with a wide range of applications across the globe....

With the entire world relying heavily on the electrical power supply in the forms of appliances, transports, machinery, etc. the question at hand is whether the safety protocols are maintained? Electricity can be extremely difficult to handle resulting in a number of accidents and deaths owing to misuse.Leather is one such material that electricians usually prefer while working in the form of hand gloves. But are you aware if it is an insulator or conducts electricity?...

I know what you might be thinking that why I am talking about chemical change when we are burning a candle. Yes, I have the same question floating in my mind. But trust me this is a really hot topic amongst all chemistry students and also the general public.The chemical change is one of the important terms of chemistry. But if you don’t know what chemical change actually is then it might be a little difficult for some of you....

If we think about the concept of magnetism, one question regarding zinc strikes in our mind about the magnetism in zinc.So, Is Zinc magnetic or non-magnetic? Essentially, Zinc is not a magnetic material. The electronic configuration of zinc is [Ar]3d104s2, signifying the absence of any unpaired electrons in the valence shell. This shows that zinc is diamagnetic in nature and hence, not attracted to the forces of a magnet....

So, what is the pH of the tomato? The pH of fresh tomatoes is in the range of 4.3 – 4.9, that is the tomatoes are acidic in nature. Different forms of tomato products will have different pH because of the additives added as well as the cooking process. The pH for canned tomatoes is in the range of 3.5-4.7, lower as compared to the fresh tomato because of the preservation agent that is added to make increase its shelf life....

Also, there are some who just barely understand the difference. But there are a lot of things to know about the differences between an ammeter and a voltmeter.An ammeter is a device to use the amount of electrical current in a circuit. The voltmeter measures the voltage difference between two points in a circuit. Voltage is what determines the flow of current as we all know current flows from high voltage to low voltage area....

An interhalogen compound having both Cl and F, it has a density of around 3.79 g/l and a molar mass of 92.45 g/mol.ClF3 exhibits a strong suffocating pungent odor and varies from colorless gaseous to green liquid form.ClF3 is a powerful fluorinating agent and also acts as a strong oxidizer.This makes this compound a suitable choice in propellants and nuclear reactors or as incendiary. It is also used for plasma-less cleaning in semiconductors and for reprocessing of reactor fuels....

It is present as a minor component in the earth’s atmosphere, obtained from both natural and human sources like decomposition, respiration, combustion of carbon-containing compounds, deforestation, and more.However, due to human activities, its atmospheric concentration has been rising extensively, upsetting the natural balance and leading to Global warming.In this article, we will provide valuable information regarding carbon dioxide such as its structure, intermolecular forces, polarity, etc.So, what intermolecular forces are present in CO2?...

It is because they’re very soft, lightweight, breathable, and easy to handle. But have you ever considered where it grows?Does cotton grow on trees? Cotton naturally grows like a plant’s fruit, but if not harvested, it can potentially grow into a tree. Cotton was originally a perennial plant, but humans harvested it annually to fit their needs.Did you know that cotton is related to the hibiscus family and is harvested during the autumn season?...

It is interesting to realize that the covalent bonds are stronger than the hydrogen bonds, that is the reason why water readily reacts with the majority of the chemical elements from the periodic table.The Lewis structure, or also called an electron dot structure, is a diagrammatic representation of determining the total number of valence electrons present in an atom, which are ready to undergo bond formation to form a molecule and ultimately a compound....