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Core Concepts Electrophilic aromatic substitution adds substituents to aromatic molecules. When a monosubstituted aromatic ring gets another substituent, the new substituent bonds to a specific
Core Concepts Electrophilic aromatic substitution adds substituents to aromatic molecules. When a monosubstituted aromatic ring gets another substituent, the new substituent bonds to a specific
Core Concepts In this article, you will learn the basic introductory concepts necessary to understand smog and acid rain. You will learn the necessary conditions
Core Concepts In this article, you will learn the basic introductory concepts necessary to understand the role of ozone in atmospheric systems. You will learn
Core Concepts In this article, you will learn the basics of atmospheric chemistry including the chemical composition of the atmosphere, atmospheric constituents, aerosols, and a
Core Concepts In this article we will talk about amines and their respective properties, with a focus on the different types of amination reactions that
Introduction to Niobium The element niobium is a lustrous, crystalline, and ductile transition metal. Jet engines and both oil and gas pipelines contain niobium. 10
Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about the Lineweaver-Burk plot and its applications to biochemistry topics, specifically that of enzyme kinetics. Topics Covered
Core Concepts In this article, we will explore the reaction mechanism of nucleophilic acyl substitutions. Related Articles What is Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution? Nucleophilic acyl substitution
Core Concepts In this article, we will explore common forms of arrow pushing that are seen in organic chemistry, both intermolecular and intramolecular. We will
Core Concepts This article gives an introduction to the epoxidation reaction. We will discuss its general concepts, reaction mechanism, and applications in organic chemistry. What
Core Concepts This article will cover key properties of the carbonyl group and what reactions this group participates in, particularly the oxidation reaction. From nucleophilic
Interactive Periodic Table and Related Topics An Introduction to the Element Cadmium Discovered by Friedrich Stromeyer in 1817, Cadmium is well-known as one of the
Core Concepts This article serves as a guide to the acid chloride functional group in organic chemistry. After reading this article, you will be able
Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn about the mechanism, acid-base dependence, and reagents involved in the epoxide ring opening reaction. Topics Covered in
Core Concepts In this article we will talk about alcohols and their properties. We will also cover the different types of alcohols reactions that can
Introduction to Hafnium Identified in 1923 by Dirk Coster and George de Hevesy, hafnium is a lustrous, silver-grey transition metal. The name “hafnium” originated from
Introduction to Ruthenium The element ruthenium is a shiny, silver-gray, brittle metal that looks like platinum. Computer chips, jewelry, and electrodes all contain the element
Core Concepts In this article, we will explore the stability of carbocations in alkenes via substitution and rearrangement, including stabilizing factors such as resonance. Topics
Introduction to Zirconium Zirconium finds many applications as a heat- and corrosion-resistant element. Zirconium is derived from zircon (ZrSiO4) and baddeleyite (ZrO2), which are its
Core Concepts In this tutorial you will be able to understand stereoselective and stereospecific reactions, and you will be able to differentiate them. You will