When haloalkanes are dissolved in organic (non polar) solvents the new forces of attraction set up between haloalkane and solvent molecules are of the same strength as the forces of attraction being broken,i.e., existing between haloalkane and solvent-solvent molecules. What makes something soluble in organic solvents? Organic compounds tend toRead More →
NaOH is a strong inorganic base and both benzoic acid (a carboxylic acid) and 2-naphthol (a weak acid) are ionized to a salt in the presence of NaOH. Reference: G. Is naphthol polar? Since it comprises a hydroxyl group, naphthol is a strongly polar molecule, with the oxygen atom attractingRead More →
The real risk: Unfortunately, eating raw or even undercooked dough is a little like playing Russian roulette—sure, you could get lucky, but there’s always the risk of getting seriously sick with a food-borne illness, as multiple ingredients within the dough could be contaminated by pathogens such as Salmonella and E.Read More →
If you drive a typical number of miles, somewhere around 12,000-15,000 miles annually, a tire’s tread will wear out in three to four years, long before the rubber compound does. But if you drive much less than that, or have a car that you only drive on weekends, aging tiresRead More →
Symptoms of shellfish poisoning begin 4-48 hours after eating and include: Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhea. How do you know if shrimp is undercooked? This is the trick: You want to keep an eye on the crevice in the back of the shrimp where the vein was removed. Stay locked onto theRead More →