Alkaline earth metals: their chemical characteristics
Alkaline earth metals are elements found in group IIA that share properties characteristic of metals…
AAMC Outline
Oxidation and Reduction (Hydroquinones, Ubiquinones): Biological 2e-Redox Centers
A hydroquinone is a compound with two hydroxyl (OH) groups bound to aromatic carbons, which…
Alkali Metals
An alkali metal is an element present in group 1A of the periodic table defined…
Structure and Function of the Eye
The human eye is an organ that reacts with light and allows light perception, color…
Endothelial cells
The endothelial cells are present in the walls of the blood vessels that help in…
Extraction: distribution of solute between two immiscible solvents
Extraction is a method used to isolate a chemical from a mixture based on its…
Catalysts
A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction by lowering…
Rate-Determining Step
The rate of a multi-step reaction is determined by the slowest elementary step, which is…
Reaction Rate
Reaction rates are determined by observing the changes in the concentrations of reactants or products…
Auditory Processing
Hearing begins with pressure waves hitting the auditory canal and ends when the brain perceives…