Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Understanding Structural Formulas: A Guide to Visualizing Chemical Compounds

Structural Formula Shows the actual bonding of atoms to each other. A structural formula represents the arrangement of atoms and chemical bonds in a molecule. It is...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Exploring the World of Aldehydes: Properties, Reactions and Applications in Industry and Biology

Aldehyde C=O (carbonyl group with hydrogen An aldehyde is an organic molecule that contains a carbonyl group (-C=O) as its functional group. The carbonyl group is located...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Exploring the Properties and Versatile Uses of Alkanes: The Saturated Hydrocarbons

Alkane single bond (not functional group) Alkanes are a group of hydrocarbons consisting of atoms of hydrogen and carbon only, with only single covalent bonds between neighboring...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Exploring the Properties, Chemical Reactions, and Uses of Alkenes

Alkene double bond Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons that contain at least one carbon-carbon double bond. They are compounds that have the general formula CnH2n and are characterized...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Unlocking the Versatility of Alkynes: Properties, Chemical Reactions, and Applications

Alkyne triple bond Alkynes are unsaturated hydrocarbons that contain one or more triple bonds between carbon atoms. The general formula for alkynes is CnH(2n-2), which means that...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Understanding the Properties and Applications of Amides in Science and Industry

Amide -CONH2, -CONHR, -CONR2 An amide is a functional group that contains a nitrogen atom attached to a carbonyl carbon atom. It is formed by the reaction...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Understanding Anhydrides: Types, Formation, and Role in Chemical Reactions

Anhydride phenyl group An anhydride is a type of chemical compound that forms when a molecule loses a water molecule (H2O) from itself or when two different...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Zoology

Discovering the Fascinating World of Mollusks: An Overview of the Diverse Phylum with Specialized Adaptations and Ecological Roles

Phylum Mollusca the mollusks-clams, oysters, snails, slugs, octopus, squid Phylum Mollusca is one of the largest groups of invertebrates, comprising more than 100,000 species. Mollusks are characterized...