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Collection and Disposal

Domestic wastes are collected in small bins, which are then transferred to community bins by private or municipal worker. From these community bins , these are collected and carried to tht disposable site. At the site, garbage is sorted out and separated into biodegradable and non- biodeg…

Pesticides

Prior to World War II, many naturally occurring chemicals such as nicotine ( by planting tobacco plants in the crop field), were used as pest controlling substances for major crops in agricultural practices. During World War II, DDT was found to be of great use in the control of malaria…

Some Basic Concept of Chimestry (Important Notes)

The study of Chimestry is very important as it's domain encompasses every sphere of life. Chemists study the properties and structure of substances and the changes undergone by them. All substances contain matter which can exist in three states- solid, liquid or gas. The constituent…

Important Notes ( Structure of Atom)

Atoms are the building blocks of elements. They are the smallest parts of an element that chemically react. The first atomic theory, proposed by John Dalton in 1808, regared atom as the ultimate indivisible particle of matter. Towards the end of the nineteenth century, it was proved exp…

Liquid - Vapour Equilibrium

This equilibrium can be better understood if we consider the example of a transparent box carrying a U - tube with mercury ( manometer). Drying agent like anhydrous calcium chloride (or phosphorus penta - oxide) is placed for a few hours in the box.  After removing the drying agent by t…