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Definition Of Galvanization

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Simple Definition: Galvanization is the process of coating a metal object with a protective layer of zinc to prevent it from rusting [the formation of reddish-brown flaky coating on metal].…

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What Is Alum?

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Simple Definition: Alum is a chemical compound [a substance formed by the combination of two or more elements] that is commonly used for its astringent [causing contraction of tissues] and…

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What Is Ether?

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Simple Definition: Ether is a type of organic compound [a substance made up of carbon and hydrogen atoms] that is commonly used as a solvent [a liquid that dissolves other…

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What Is The Meaning Of Alkaline?

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Simple Definition: Alkaline is a term used to describe substances that have a high pH level, meaning they are basic or opposite of acidic. These substances can neutralize acids and…

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Meaning Of Galvanization

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Simple Definition: Galvanization is a process that involves coating an object (usually made of iron or steel) with a protective layer of zinc [a bluish-white metal] to prevent it from…

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What Is The Meaning Of Corrosion?

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Simple Definition: Corrosion is the process of gradually damaging or destroying a material (such as metal) because of a chemical reaction with its environment (such as exposure to water or…

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What Is The Meaning Of Antioxidant?

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Simple Definition: An antioxidant is a substance that helps prevent damage to cells [basic building blocks of the body] in the body caused by harmful molecules called free radicals [unstable…

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What Is The Definition Of Photosynthesis?

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Simple Definition: Photosynthesis is a process in which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (a type of sugar) and oxygen. The plants use glucose as…

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What Is Catenation?

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Simple Definition: Catenation is the process of linking atoms of the same element together to form chains or rings [circular shapes]. Carbon [a type of element] has a unique property…

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Meaning Of Acidity

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Simple Definition: "Acidity" is a measure of how sour or sharp a substance can be. It tells us how much of a certain kind of chemical exists in the substance.…

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What Is Cohesion?

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Simple Definition: Cohesion in chemistry refers to the attractive force [a force that pulls objects towards each other] that holds molecules of the same substance together. For example, when water…

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What Is Adhesion?

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Simple Definition: Adhesion is the process of two different substances sticking or clinging together [joining]. For example, when water sticks to the inside of a glass or when a sticker…

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What Is Hydrolysis?

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Simple Definition: Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction [a process where substances combine or break apart] that uses water to break down [split] a compound [a substance made of atoms from…

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What Is Mass Number?

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Simple Definition: Mass Number is the total number of protons [positively charged particles] and neutrons [neutral particles] in an atom's nucleus [core]. For example, the mass number of carbon-12 [a…

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What Is Polarity?

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Simple Definition: Polarity refers to the property of having two opposite or contrasting aspects or conditions. It is the quality of something that can be divided into two parts that…

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