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CCl4 is a poisonous gas that depletes the ozone layer and is often known as a greenhouse gas.It was a popular solvent in organic chemistry, but, it is rarely used today because of its adverse health effects.Henri Victor Regnault, a French chemist, first produced tetrachloromethane in the year 1839. Chloroform and chlorine were combined to make it.These days, tetrachloromethane is manufactured by treating methane with chlorine. The following is the reaction:CH4 (Methane) + 4Cl2 (chlorine) ———> CCl4 + 4 HCl (acid)Is CCl4 (carbon tetrachloride) a covalent compound?...

So, Is CH2Cl2 polar or nonpolar? CH2Cl2 is a polar molecule due to its tetrahedral geometrical shape and difference between the electronegativity of Carbon, Hydrogen and Chlorine atoms. This develops a dipole moment across C-Cl and C-H bonds and the entire molecule results in a net 1.67 D dipole moment.Methyl Chloride is majorly produced by the emission through industries. It is produced by treating methane with chlorine at a high temperature of 400–500 °C....

We already know the role of CO2 in respiration. Other than that, we also identify its role in climate change since it is a greenhouse gas. Not only this, we learn about carbon dioxide when we study the carbon cycle and the photosynthesis of plants.Adding to this, who hasn’t heard of dry ice? The solid form of CO2 that we use as a refrigerant.Now, you might be wondering about the nature of bonding in CO2 – whether it is an ionic or covalent compound....

It is used for the conversion of metals to their fluorides and alcohols to nitrites. It is also a proposed oxidizer for rocket propellants.In this article, we will study the lewis structure of NOF, its hybridization, polarity, and geometry. So before directly going over it. Let’s get familiar with the below terminologies. Valence Electrons and Octet Rule The electrons present in the outermost shell of an atom are called valence electrons....

Moreover, being an anhydride of hypochlorous acid, dichlorine monoxide is a strong oxidizer as well as a chlorinating agent.There are different methods of preparing this compound where a few of the reactions are mentioned down below: 2Cl2 + HgO ——-> HgCl2 + Cl2O 2 Cl2 + 2Na2CO3 + H2O ——> Cl2O + 2NaHCO3 + 2NaCl 2 Cl2 + 2 NaHCO3 ——> Cl2O + 2CO2 + 2NaCl + H2O 2 Cl2 + Na2CO3 ——-> Cl2O + CO2 + 2 NaCl...

This is how PBr3 is prepared:2P + 3Br3 ——> 2PBr3It has a boiling point of 1750 C and a freezing point of 400 C.It has several applications. It can be used as fire suppressants, in the process of manufacturing pharmaceuticals, as catalysts, and for the analysis of sugar.But it can cause severe damage to the skin and irritate the respiratory tract and other internal organs of the human body.Other than this, it is highly toxic and can even cause explosions....

So, what is the pH of an apple? Apples have a pH of 4, that falls in the acidic range. Therefore, apples are acidic. We can regard the reason for the acidity of the apples to malic acid in them. The pH of apple cider vinegar is in the range of 2-3 because of the vinegar mother present in it ie; very acidic. The pH of apple juice is very close to 3....

It is a metalloid and a non-metal. It is the second most abundant mineral found on the earth’s surface. Silicate minerals compose around 90% of the earth’s crust. Different forms of silicon such as clays, stone, and silica sand.Are you interested to know the Bohr model of silicon? If yes so this article will give you the Bohr model of silicon Bohr Model of Silicon The Bohr model is also known as the Bohr-Rutherford model as it was developed as a modification of the Rutherford model....

While the advancement of science and technology has helped us predict natural disasters in time to save our lives, these calamities are still unstoppable and cause destruction on a massive scale.Typhoons and tsunamis are both included in the list of natural calamities. Since both these disasters occur in water, it is not uncommon for people to get confused between them.So, what is the difference between a tsunami and a typhoon?...

Many of these crawling or flying creatures live so far away from human civilization that most of us aren’t even aware of their existence. And then there are cockroaches: pesky, resilient pests living among that you can never really get rid of.Humans have produced countless sprays, liquid solutions, and whatnots to get rid of cockroaches, and yet they somehow survive. Have you ever wondered why it happens? And how do cockroaches feel about it?...

In this article, we will study the polar nature of CH3Br.So, is CH3Br polar or nonpolar? Ch3Br (Bromomethane) is a polar compound as the shape of the molecule is tetrahedral and bromine (2.96) has a higher electronegativity than carbon (2.55) that causes the high electron density towards the Bromine atom. As a result, the dipole moment originates towards bromine making CH3Br polar molecule. Its molecular weight is 94.94 g/mol and is made up of Carbon, Hydrogen, and Bromine....

They are adhesive in nature and are used to provide insulation to electrical wires or any material which is supposed to conduct electricity.These tapes are made up of different materials like plastic, rubber, or fiberglass cloth, however vinyl is the most preferred due to its good insulating and stretching tendencies.The different colors of the tape represent different voltage levels which are basically done to make these tasks easier and feasible....

So, Is SCN Polar or Nonpolar? SCN ion is polar because of the unequal electronegativity of Sulfur(2.58), carbon(2.55), and Nitrogen(3.04). The Nitrogen being higher electronegative pulls the bonded electron towards its side and gains a partial negative charge making SCN a polar molecule.Thiocyanate which is also known as rhodanide has the chemical formula as SCN-. Because of the negative charge intensity on the nitrogen, it acts as a base rather than likely to accept hydrogen atom....

A Phosphorus Pentachloride molecule consists of 1 atom of phosphorus for 5 atoms of chlorine.If we talk about the physical appearance of the compound, it is sensitive to water and moisture in its solid form, along with being colorless.While it being colorless, there have come to exist commercial specimen green and yellow in color upon being contaminated by Hydrogen Chloride (HCl).It is also found in its liquid and gaseous state wherein it depicts neutral properties....

It is an inorganic compound and a salt of ammonia. It is found in the form of white crystalline salt which is highly soluble in water (about 37%).So, Is NH4Cl an acid or base? NH4Cl is an acidic salt. The pH value for NH4Cl lies between 4.5 and 6 and its pKa value is 9.24, therefore, it is mildly acidic. It is a salt of a strong acid and a weak base, which are hydrochloric acid and ammonia, respectively....

It is an amphoteric substance i.e. it can behave as an acid as well as a base. It is an ionic substance found as a diatomic molecule of aluminum.In this article, we will study this molecule and its chemical bonding among its atoms with the help of lewis structure.Apart from it, we will also check its geometry, polarity, and hybridization of Al2O3. So, let’s get started. Lewis Structure of Al2O3 The concept of Lewis structure was first introduced by Gilbert N....

So, In this article, I will answer this question in detail and cover the related topics.So, Can radio waves be polarized? Yes, radio waves can be polarised because radio waves are a type of electromagnetic wave that consists of electric and magnetic fields traversing perpendicular to each other and also perpendicular to the direction of the motion of wave (up and down or side by side). Therefore, radio waves can be polarised....

Methane was scientifically identified in the year 1776 by Alessandro Volta. It is a greenhouse gas. It is flammable and is a component of biogas.Methane is lighter than air. Livestock and other farming activities are responsible for methane emissions into the environment.This article will explain the various types of intermolecular forces and focus on the intermolecular forces existing between methane molecules.So, what are the intermolecular forces between methane molecules? The intermolecular force of attraction between methane molecules is called the London force or dispersion force....

So, Is BH3 Polar or Nonpolar? BH3 (Borane) is a nonpolar substance because of the symmetrical trigonal planar geometry. The electronegativity of Boron(2.04) and Hydrogen(2.20) atoms is nearly the same due to which the B-H bond is almost nonpolar. Also due to symmetric shape, the possibility of the polarity of B-H bonds cancels out by each other resulting in a nonpolar molecule.Trihydridoboron exists as a colorless gas. It is an unstable compound and highly reactive in nature....

Are you also one of those people who have this question in your mind? Is CFC a greenhouse gas? If yes, then we are here for you to solve all your queries.Yes, CFC is a greenhouse gas. Actually, CFCs along with HCFCs (Hydrochlorofluorocarbons) act as very strong greenhouse gases, almost 10, 000 times more potent than carbon dioxide and water vapors. These are not only responsible for warming up the atmosphere of the earth but also, for depleting the ozone layer of the stratosphere which protects the earth from ultraviolet radiations of the sun....