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Introduction At the end of the 18th century, Potassium Chlorate was first discovered by one French chemist named, Claude Louis Berthollet. In the industry, Potassium Chlorate is considered the second most used chemical compound, while sodium chlorate is still the first one. It is essential because it can produce oxygen and that is the reason it is used both in the lab and in the chemical oxygen generators. What is Potassium Chlorate? Potassium Chlorate is an oxidizing agent that is very strong. It is an inorganic compound, that is represented by the chemical formula- KClO3. This chemical compound is ... Read More

Introduction The chemical compound potassium bromide is used as a salt that makes for a good sedative. This chemical compound is used in the medical industry in spite of causing a certain degree of discomfort to the patient. Potassium bromide has its own chemical composition and properties set out in the field of chemistry. Chemical Composition of KBr The chemical composition of potassium bromide can be started with its empirical formula. Therefore, the formula of this chemical compound is known as KBr which is classified as a salt. The entire mass of the molecules that belong to the ... Read More

Introduction During the process of deprotonation of carbonic acid, an intermediate polyatomic anion is formed. This anion is called bicarbonate anion. It is represented by the chemical formula $\mathrm{HCO_{3}^{-}}$. The terminology of bicarbonate was given by an English chemist named William Hyde Wollaston in 1814. Bicarbonate ions are also referred to as hydrogencarbonate in IUPAC nomenclature. Being anion bicarbonate carries a negative charge. It is an amphiprotic molecule. Amphiprotic species are species which can react with both acids and bases and possess acidic and basic properties. The structure of bicarbonate is similar to that of nitric acid. This explains the ... Read More

Introduction Ever since the sixteenth century, benzoic acid $\mathrm{(C_{6}H_{5}COOH)}$, the most basic benzenebased carboxylic acid ($\mathrm{RCOOH}$), has been recognized. The famed clairvoyant Nostradamus was one of its discoverers. The most frequent natural resource is gum benzoin, a substance present in the bark of Styrax plants. The majority of benzoic acid made nowadays is artificial. The hydrolysis of benzotrichloride to calcium benzoate, followed by acidification, was its 1$\mathrm{^{st}}$ commercial production. This procedure has been completely replaced by toluene air oxidation, which eliminates the issue of product contamination with chlorinated byproducts. As a preservative, numerous manufactured goods include benzoic acid $\mathrm{(C_{6}H_{5}COOH)}$ or ... Read More

Introduction The word barium is derived from the Greek word 'Barys' which means heavy. Barium Sulphate is an inorganic compound. It is alkaline earth metal. The compound is found on earth in the form of mineral barite also known as barytes. Barites are pale yellow, red, grey or green but barium sulphate is a white solid soft crystalline compound. It is a water-insoluble and odourless compound. It is formed by the reaction of barium carbonate and sulphuric acid. It is a non-toxic compound and used for many medicinal purposes like a root canal, x-rays and CT- scans. It is soluble ... Read More

Introduction Because barium does not exist naturally as a free component, it is obtained in ores, usually in the state of barite $\mathrm{(BaSO_{4})}$. Barium constitutes 0.05 per cent of the earth's crust. It is an alkaline earth metal with a light yellow as well as a gleaming look. Carl Wilhelm Scheele (C.W.S.) discovered barium in the year 1772 when he demonstrated that $\mathrm{BaO}$ was separate from $\mathrm{CaO}$‚ a substance it was frequently confused for. Humphry Davy separated $\mathrm{Ba}$ for the $\mathrm{1^{st}}$ time in the year 1808 using an electrolysis process he created. Barium oxide $\mathrm{BaO}$, commonly known as barium monoxide, ... Read More

Introduction A salt made of ions of Barium as well as Nitrate is known as Barium Nitrate. It exists naturally as the incredibly uncommon mineral nitrobarite. As an oxidant, barium nitrate interacts violently with common reducing compounds. 2 parts of nitrate & 1 part of barium are combined to create the chemical known as barium nitrate. Barium nitrate's molecular formula is thus represented as $\mathrm{Ba(NO_{3})_{2}}$. Advanced Chemistry: What is Barium Nitrate? An inorganic chemical called barium nitrate is sometimes referred to as barium dinitrate, Nitrobarite, or even barium salt. Barium salt is typically found as a white, crystalline substance. The ... Read More

Introduction The compound barium bromide is constituted by a metal and a non-metal element. Therefore, it is an ionic compound. The technique of fractional crystallization developed by Marie Curie in the 19th century to purify Radium employs barium bromide. Barium bromide is used in photography as a precursor of other important chemicals. Just like other halogen compounds, barium bromide has significant uses in inorganic chemistry. It is a chemical that is primarily used in laboratories and industries. Barium bromide is stored in glass bottles to prevent hydration. This is because barium bromide is a salt and can easily absorb water ... Read More