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It is commonly found in rocks and also forms the main component of seashells, eggshells, snail shells, pearls, corals, etc. It is a non-toxic, odorless, white color compound. It reacts with acids to form carbon dioxide and is alkaline.In this article, we will study whether CaCO3 is soluble in water or not. So, is CaCO3 soluble in water? No, CaCO3 is insoluble in water because of the very strong electrostatic forces of attraction that exist in the calcium carbonate molecules....

Carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas. It is considered the most abundant air pollutant, by mass. Just like carbon dioxide (CO2), it is also released during the combustion of hydrocarbons, but it requires incomplete combustion (burning in the lack of oxygen).The chemistry of carbon monoxide is interesting, its single-molecule contains one atom of carbon and one atom of oxygen. It is one of the most studied and questioned compounds in organic chemistry....

After doing some research I got my answers. And in this article, I am going to share those answers with you. So let’s begin to make you guys understand with detailed answers to your queries.So, is Iodine polar or nonpolar? Iodine (I2) is a nonpolar molecule as it is a diatomic molecule and is symmetric in shape ie; linear. Both Iodine atoms share an equal proportion of charge and have equal electronegativity due to which the net dipole moment of the I2 molecule comes out to be zero making it a nonpolar molecule....

Many reactions undergo the mixing of several chemical compounds with iodine pentafluoride. Many science students may have a doubt regarding whether IF5 is polar or not. I will answer this question and will discuss the surrounding topics too.So, Is IF5 Polar or Nonpolar? IF5 is polar in nature. The molecule has a bent shaped geometrical structure because of lone pair and bond pair repulsion as per VSEPR theory due to which there occurs an imbalance in charge distribution across the molecule....

In nature, it occurs as a mineral called nahcolite and is usually found in the water of springs.Synthetically it is manufactured by reacting ammonia and carbon dioxide with cold and concentrated sodium chloride.The reaction is written as:NaCl + CO2 + H2O + NH3 —-> NaHCO3 + NH4ClNaHCO3 is the chemical formula for baking soda. It is composed of two types of ions viz. Sodium ions (Na+) and bicarbonate ions (HCO3-)....

When this sulfuric acid, in the gaseous state, mixes with the rain and falls on the Earth, it is called acid rain. The sulfur trioxide is usually colorless and oily but is highly corrosive in nature.Also, it is called battery acid and is used to manufacture acids, fertilizers, lead-acid batteries, in the pickling of metal, purification of petroleum, and others.The lewis structure is also called an electron dot structure which determines the number of valence electrons present in an atom....

It is the fifth most abundant molecule on earth’s surface and occurs as a crystalline solid at room temperature with a bright yellow appearance.Sulfur is known since ancient times and is used for a number of purposes such as manufacturing insecticides, fungicides, fertilizers, matches, etc. Majorly, it is used for the production of sulfuric acid, which in turn is used in the manufacturing of phosphate and sulfate fertilizers.In this article, we will study more about sulfur and its Bohr model....

Saturated hydrocarbons are further classified into alkane (open chain of carbon atoms) and cycloalkane (closed chain of carbon atoms). Ethane can also be written as CH3-CH3.Ethane is colorless and odorless gas at standard temperature and pressure. The melting and boiling point of ethane are -182.8 °C and -89 °C, respectively. The flashpoint of ethane is -135 °C and hence, its vapors ignite easily by an ignition source.The molar mass of ethane is 30....

Fluoromethane belongs to the HFC(Hydro Fluoro Carbons) family and hence is a harmless greenhouse gas. HFCs are related to CFCs(Chlorofluorocarbons) but do not cause any damage to the ozone layer as they do not give rise to reactive chlorine. Methyl fluoride is the member with the lowest mass in the HFC series.CH3F is a liquefiable, flammable gas with a molecular weight of 37.015 g/mol. The molecular geometry of the molecule is tetrahedral, that is, sp3 hybridization....

The first tip, act fast and get hold of your paper towels! But what would you do after that? Could vinegar help you get rid of the stinky urine odor?Does vinegar remove urine odor? Yes, it does! Vinegar is part of almost every recipe for getting rid of that stinky urine odor. It helps you to easily sterilize the affected surface and renew it after the “urine” incidents. You will require just a few more things to rectify your bad odor situation....

So, does water expire? No, water itself does not expire. The expiry date mentioned on water bottles indicates its quality, not safety. After the expiry date, plastic bottles can gradually start leaching chemicals into the water that can contaminate it. Therefore, water can be used after indefinite time if stored in a proper environment. Therefore, water does not go bad.People may worry if they intake water having its expiry date passed without having look over it....

Alcohols are considered as organic derivatives of water (H-OH), in which one hydrogen atom is replaced with an alkyl group (R-OH). Two of the most widely used and simplest types of alcohol are methanol (CH3-OH) and ethanol (CH3CH2-OH).So, is alcohol a compound? Yes, alcohol is a compound that contains at least one hydroxyl (-OH) group, attached to the carbon of the parent chain. When carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen bind together by the formation of covalent bonds, they form alcohol compounds....

The term alcohol was originally used for ethanol (CH3CH2OH). The general formula for alcohol is CnH2n+1OH.Alcohols are used for a number of purposes like methanol is used for the preparation of formaldehyde, ethanol is widely used as a beverage and solvent, many fatty alcohols are also used in the preparation of detergents.The alcohols have a higher boiling point due to the formation of intermolecular hydrogen bonding owing to the presence of the hydroxyl group....

It is also a good conductor of electricity and is used in the manufacturing of many electrical types of equipment. Also, its lustrous appearance makes it suitable for making jewelry, ornaments, and other items for decorative purposes.Doesn’t it surprise you how do they draw copper into such different shapes without breaking it? Have you wondered what makes it possible for copper to attain different shapes and sizes so easily? Why is it the preferred metal for such works?...

Hydrogen fluoride is a gas or liquid which is colorless and has an irritating odor. The aqueous form of hydrogen fluoride is called hydrofluoric acid.It is an essential feedstock in preparing several vital compounds, which include pharmaceuticals and polymers.Hydrogen fluoride is a hazardous gas and forms corrosive hydrofluoric acid with moisture.The gas can additionally lead to blindness by the quick dissolution of the corneas, thus stored in cylinders.Let us explore if HF is a covalent or ionic compound in this article....

It has an unpleasant, irritating acid-like smell.N2O4 exists in equilibrium with NO2 in both liquid and gaseous forms. Therefore, it is regarded as two NO2 groups that are bonded together. The reddish-brown color of the liquid form is due to the presence of the NO2 group.Nitrogen tetroxide is a strong oxidizer. This property contributes to its high reactivity. In the air, it is non-flammable but it can inflame combustible materials....

The boiling point of nitryl fluoride is low i.e., -72 °C, indicating its molecular nature instead of the ionic nature. The nitryl fluoride is prepared by fluorination of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) by cobalt trifluoride (CoF3). Here, NO2 is oxidized to NO2F, and CoF3 is reduced to CoF2.NO2 + CoF3 —–> NO2F + CoF2The molecular weight of nitryl fluoride is 65 g/mol.Here, we are going to learn about the chemical bonding of Nitryl Fluoride....

Unlike other Noble gases or halides, XeCl4 cannot be synthesized by combining the elements or by substitution of other elements. A decay technique is used for its synthesis. The reaction for the synthesis of XeCl4 is as follows:Xe + 2Cl2 —-> XeCl4 Valence Electrons The electrons situated in the outermost shell, or energy level, of an atom, are known as valence electrons.They can be transferred or shared with other atoms during the process of chemical bonding....

So, can lightning strike a car? Yes, cars are more likely to get hit by lightning but can also serve as a protective shield for people inside the car. When lightning strikes a car, it hits the outer metal surfaces like the antenna and the roof and moves along with the metal frame. Electricity chooses the path that offers the least resistance which is the metal frame that diverts the lightning around the car and discharges it safely to the ground....

Electrical conductivity is one such property exhibited by many chemical compounds. Therefore, Most of the people wonder whether alcohol conducts electricity or not.In this article, I will answer this question in detail and cover the surrounding topics too.So, does alcohol conduct electricity? No, alcohol does not conduct electricity because it is a covalent compound. Therefore, it does not have free electrons to flow across it. Being, a stable compound, it does not ionize in water because bonding within the alcohol molecule is strong enough to avoid the breaking of bonds by the water molecules....