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22 Aug 2018
Potassium -The metal that explodes when exposed to water
The element potassium explodes with a purple flame when exposed to water. Normally, water is used to douse fire. So explosion of potassium when in contact with water is an exception and incredible feat. The element has an atomic number of 19. The atomic symbol is K. It comes from its Latin name Kalium, meaning
10 Nov 2017
Pepper – The Most Influential Spice
Pepper is considered the most influential spice for the key roles played both in trade and world politics. Black pepper is one of the oldest and most popular spices of the world. It is a native of the ancient Malabar Coast of India (the Western Ghats in Kerala). What is a spice? The word
08 Oct 2014
Plants: Annuals, biennials and perennials
Annuals, biennials and perennials are plants that are classified according to their life expectancy. The life expectancies differ from species to species. An oak or teak tree may live for years together while a sun flower may not. When many a plant goes through its entire life cycle within a year, such plants are called
18 Sep 2014
Different types of asexual reproduction
Reproduction is the production of next generation of individuals of the same species. There are two types of reproduction – asexual and sexual reproduction. While sexual reproduction involves two parents, asexual reproduction involves only one parent that reproduces an offspring. The offspring is 100% genetically similar to the parent as only one parent is involved.
14 Sep 2014
Disinfection processes of water-Basic steps
There are pathogens everywhere. These disease causing germs have commanded the attention of water treatment plants to ensure supply of water that is safe to drink. Water could be disinfected in many ways. Normally these processes involve few common steps like pretreatment oxidation, primary disinfection and secondary disinfection processes. Pretreatment oxidation involves addition of oxidants