Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Chemistry

The Versatile Sodium Carbonate: Uses, Reactions, and Applications in Glass Manufacturing, Cleaning Products, and Water Softening

Na₂CO₃ Na₂CO₃ is the chemical formula for sodium carbonate, also known as soda ash or washing soda Na₂CO₃ is the chemical formula for sodium carbonate, also known...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Chemistry

The Many Uses of Sodium Bicarbonate: From Baking to Cleaning and Firefighting

NaHCO₃ NaHCO₃ is the chemical formula for Sodium Bicarbonate, which is also known as baking soda NaHCO₃ is the chemical formula for Sodium Bicarbonate, which is also...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Chemistry

The Power of Sodium Hypochlorite: Properties, Uses, and Safety Precautions

NaOCl NaOCl is the chemical formula for sodium hypochlorite, which is a compound commonly known as bleach NaOCl is the chemical formula for sodium hypochlorite, which is...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Biochemistry

The Role and Functions of Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, and Nucleic Acids in the Body: A Comprehensive Science Overview

1) Carbohydrates2) Proteins3) Lipids (fats)4) Nucleic Acids (DNA/RNA) 1) Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are macronutrients that provide our body with energy 1) Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are macronutrients that provide our...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Biochemistry

Understanding Lactose Intolerance: Causes, Symptoms, and Management Strategies for a Balanced Diet

Lactose = sugar found in milkLactate = enzyme that breaks down milk sugar**Lack of lactate enzyme (often a genetic/evolutionary defect) = lactose intolerant Lactose is a type...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Biochemistry

Understanding Carbon’s Versatile Bonding Ability: Exploring the Electronic Structure and Covalent Bonds

4 electrons — allows carbon to bond with 4 other things (to reach 8) In order to understand why carbon can bond with four other atoms, it...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Biochemistry

Exploring the Interactions Between Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Substances for Enhanced Understanding in Science

Hydrophilic = water loving = polarMethyl group (CH3) = nonpolar (less likely to dissolve in water) Hydrophilic and hydrophobic are terms used to describe the interaction of...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Biochemistry

Understanding Isomers: The Structural Differences between Glucose and Fructose

Compounds with the same formula but different structures (example: glucose and fructose — both C6H12O6) Compounds with the same formula but different structures are known as isomers...