Nuclear chemistry is concerned with the properties of and changes to atomic nuclei, as opposed to traditional chemistry, which involves properties and changes related to the electronic structure of ...
When a metal element reacts with a non-metal element an ionic compound is formed. When a non-metal element reacts with a non-metal element a covalent bond is formed. Structures and properties ...
Below is an example of a precipitation reaction. Notice the two aqueous solutions make a solid substance. \(AgNO_{3}(aq) + NaCl(aq)\rightarrow AgCl(s) + NaNO_{3}(aq)\) If state symbols are not given ...
The Department of Chemistry and Materials Science focuses on micro-, nano- and atomic scale engineering of compounds and materials. Our work in these areas encompasses synthesis, characterization and ...