Extraction of Metals (Metallurgy)

There are a number of steps involved in extraction of metals from its ores and is itself a science also. The science of extracting metals from their ores and utilizing them for various useful purposes is called metallurgy. The nature and properties of metals make its extraction difficult by using single method. Thus, it is … Read more

Types of heat of reactions (enthalpies)

When the reactants of a chemical reaction are completely reacted to form products, then the heat evolved or absorbed is called the heat of reactions. Heat of reactions are of various types depending upon the nature of reaction. It must be defined for one mole. The various types of heat of reactions are as follows: … Read more

Differences between photosynthesis and respiration

  S.N Photosynthesis Respiration 1. An anabolic process. A catabolic process. 2. Complex organic food is synthesized from simple inorganic food. Complex organic foods are oxidized into simple inorganic forms. 3. Carbon dioxide is absorbed. Carbon dioxide is evolved. 4. Oxygen is evolved. Oxygen is absorbed. 5. It occurs in presence of light. It occurs … Read more