Entropy: Definition, Formula and Examples
Entropy Entropy is defined as the measure of the disorder or randomness of a system. It is a Greek word which stands for ‘trope’ meaning change and a prefix ‘en’ is written to identify it …
Chemical Bonding: Definition, Types and Examples
Chemical Bonding Chemical Bonding is the phenomenon in which two atoms combine together and results into formation of molecule or compound. Cause of Chemical Combination Atoms combine with one another due to inherent tendency to …
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Lewis Structures
Lewis Structures Lewis structures of an atom denote the valence electrons of an atom by placing dots around the symbol of an atom. The Lewis structures of the compound involves the representation of symbols of …
Enantiomers
Enantiomers Enantiomers are the optical isomers which are non-superimposable mirror images to each other. They are also known as chiral molecules. It possess identical physical properties except rotation of plane polarized light in different directions …
Stereoisomers
Stereoisomers Stereoisomers are the type of isomers which have same molecular formula and connectivity but different arrangement of atoms in the space. These isomers are dissimilar from structural isomers, which were different in connection of …
Diastereomers
Diastereomers Diastereomers are the type of stereoisomers which bears two or more chirality centers, it may not be a mirror image of its isomer. Such isomers that are not the mirror images of each other …
Electronegativity Chart
Electronegativity Chart Electronegativity is the property of an element to attract the electrons towards itself. It ranges from 0.70 to 3.98. The most electronegative atom is fluorine and the least electronegativity atom is francium. Electronegativity …