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This is due to the different numbers of electrons in each molecule and VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Repulsion) theory. This theory states that as electrons are negatively charged, the valence electrons i...

Enzymes are globular (globe-like) proteins, meaning they exist as 3D structures. As a protein, it is composed of a chain of amino acids which is able to fold into secondary structures such as alpha-helice...

Genes are the code that makes up all life on Earth. Genes are sections of the long chain-like molecule called DNA, which is found coiled up into chromosomes in the nucleus of cells. The most important par...

Firstly, it's important to recognise that ionic compounds and metals are two different structures. Ionic compounds consist of positively charged ions and negatively charged ions held toge...

As I’m sure you already know, the units of concentration are mol dm^-3. So before we calculate concentrations we must convert the volu...