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when looking at an atom on the periodic table, we see that within the box are two numbers: one at the top and one at the bottom. the top number represents the atomic number and the bottom number represent...

The oxidation of a species, in terms of electrons, is when the species loses electrons. The reduction of a species, on another hand, is when the species gains electrons in a reaction.

First, write a balanced chemical equation to determine the ratio of the reacting species: NaOH + HCl --> NaCl + H₂O Sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid react in a 1:1 ratio,...

In terms of order of increasing basic ability, it is as follows. Phenylamine < ammonia < ethyl amine.
The reason why phenyl amine (containing a benzene ring) is a weaker base than ammonia is be...

In a haloalkane, not all of the bonds are the same. We have to consider the fact that the halogen atom (for instance a bromine atom) is more electronegative than either carbon or hydrogen...