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Kastle-Meyer Test To Detect Blood

The Kastle-Meyer test is an inexpensive, easy and reliable forensic method to detect the presence of blood. Here is how to perform the test.

How To Make Kastle-Meyer Solution

The Kastle-Meyer test is a simple, reliable and inexpensive test to detect blood. Here is how to prepare the Kastle-Meyer solution used for the forensic test.

Chemical Composition of Petroleum

Petroleum or crude oil is a complex mixture of hydrocarbons and other chemicals. Here is a look at the properties and chemical composition of petroleum.

Chemistry Glossary Terms Starting with the Letter A

Use this chemistry glossary to look up the definitions of chemistry terms beginning with the letter A.

Chemistry Glossary Terms Starting with the Letter N

Use this chemistry glossary to look up the definitions of chemistry terms beginning with the letter N.

Hydrocarbon Definition

Hydrocarbon definition, as used in chemistry, chemical engineering, and physics.

Chemistry Glossary Terms Starting with the Letter C

Use this chemistry glossary to look up the definitions of chemistry terms beginning with the letter C.

Chemistry Glossary Terms Starting with the Letter P

Use this chemistry glossary to look up the definitions of chemistry terms beginning with the letter P.

Boyle's Law - Worked Chemistry Problems

Boyle's Law - Worked Chemistry Problems

Lewis Structure Example Problem

This example problem shows how to draw a Lewis dot structure of a formaldehyde molecule.

Predicting Formulas of Ionic Compounds Example Problem

This worked example problem demonstrates how to predict the molecular formulas of ionic compounds.

Predicting Formulas of Compounds with Polyatomic Ions Example Problem

This example problem demonstrates how to predict the molecular formulas of several compounds involving polyatomic ions.

How to Draw A Lewis Structure

Drawing Lewis structures can be a straightforward process if the proper steps are followed. These instructions will show how to draw Lewis structures for molecules.

Virtual Chemistry Text - Oxidation & Reduction Reactions

Virtual Chemistry Text: Understand oxidation and reduction reactions, or redox reactions.

Virtual Chemistry Text: The Periodic Table

Virtual Chemistry Text: Find out what the periodic table of the elements is, learn about the information it contains, and practice using it.

Virtual Chemistry Text - Electronic Structure

Electronic Structure: Electrons are found in regions around the nucleus of an atom. Learning about the structure of the electron shell or electron cloud is important for understanding how atoms and ions will form bonds.

Virtual Chemistry Text - Chemical Bonds

Chemical Bonds: The atoms in a molecule or compound are attracted and repelled with respect to each other in ways that determine the types of bonds they can form.

Chemistry 101 - Introduction & Index of Topics

Welcome to the wide world of chemistry! This is an introduction to Chemistry 101 and an index of concepts and tools to help you learn chemistry.

Lewis Structures or Electron Dot Structures

Learn about Lewis structures, also called electron dot structures and get step-by-step help drawing them.

Learn Chemistry

Learn chemistry! Get chemistry help, tutorials, example problems, self-quizzes, and chemistry tools so you can learn the concepts of general chemistry.

Transition Metals

Learn about the characteristics and common properties of the transition metals.

Rare Earth Properties

Learn about the common properties of the rare earths, which include the lanthanides and sometimes the actinide series of elements.

Chemistry Topics Starting with the Letter V

Use this online chemistry encyclopedia to look up chemistry concepts beginning with the letter V.

2002 Chemistry Features

This is a collection of chemistry features written by Anne Helmenstine for About Chemistry in 2002.

High School Chem

Are you confused by all the topics in high school chem class? Here is an overview of what is studied in high school chem, with links to essential chem resources and worked chem problems.

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