Inorganic chemistry describes oxidation in two ways. The first method is through the loss of electrons, and the second is by the increase in oxidation number.
In substitution reactions, an atom or group of atoms is displaced and replaced by another atom or group of atoms. The displaced atom is called the leaving group. The rest of the molecule remains unaffected.
Elimination reaction involves the loss of two groups and the formation of a new bond.
A decomposition reaction breaks down the substrate into two or more smaller, simpler molecules.
The decomposition reaction is initiated by obtaining energy from heat, light, or electricity sources.
An atom or group of atoms migrate from one position to another; such reactions are rearrangement reactions.
Post rearrangement, the molecule formed has the atoms arranged differently but has the same molecular formula as the parent. Therefore, such rearrangements create structural isomers, compounds that differ in structure but have the same molecular formula.
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Learning Objective: To study the history, nature, examples, and types of free radicals, a reactive intermediate in organic chemistry.
Skill Level - Intermediate
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Learning Objective: To learn about the average atomic mass and how to calculate it from its isotopic mass and natural abundance.
Skill Level – Intermediate
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Dalton, in 1804, in his work on ‘Atomic Theory,’ proposed the law of chemical combination to explain how atoms form compounds. According to him, atoms of different elements combine in a simple whole-number ratio to give compounds.
For example, two Hydrogen and one Oxygen combine to form water (H2O), or four Hydrogens and one Carbon combine to form methane (CH4), or one Nitrogen combines with three Hydrogens to give ammonia (NH3).
Learning Objective: To study Vander Waals Debye force, interactions, and the factors affecting their strength.
Skill Level - Intermediate
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