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Amwoga KhalwalePrecipitation Titration Titration is a process by which the concentration of an unknown substance in solution is determined by adding measured amounts of a standard solution that reacts with the unknown. Then the concentration of the unknown can be calculated using the stoichiometry of the reaction and the number of moles of standard solution needed … Read more
A permanent diplomatic mission is typically referred to as either an Embassy or High Commission, and the head of the mission is referred to as Ambassador and High Commissioner respectively. A High Commission is a permanent residence for any diplomatic mission of a state which is member of commonwealth to a state which is a … Read more
What Is A Hotel? A hotel is an establishment that provides accommodation, meals and other services for travelers and tourists for a short period of time. Hotels often provide a number of additional guest services such as restaurant, bars, swimming pools, healthcare, retail shops, and business facilities like conference halls, gambling clubs, bistros, banquet halls, … Read more
Hemolysis is the breakdown of red blood cells. Hemolysis is used in the empirical identification of microorganisms based on the ability of bacterial colonies grown on agar plates to break down red blood cells in the culture. When the organism has been grown on blood agar plates, it can be classified with regard to whether or not it has caused hemolysis in the red blood cells (RBCs) incorporated in … Read more
What Are Ferrous Metals? A metal with the descriptor ‘’ferrous’’ means that it has iron in its composition. When the term ferrous metal is used, it also usually implies that iron is a large percentage of the elemental composition. While it is difficult to place the properties of all ferrous metals under one umbrella, there … Read more
Water bodies are an essential element of the Earth’s surface. These water bodies exist in various shapes, sizes and locations with varied characteristics. These water bodies are generally important in various ways. For example sea and Oceans are used for heavy transportation and travelling etc. The Sea and Ocean moderates Earth’s climate and have important … Read more
What Is A Bavarian Cream? Bavarian cream is a dessert consisting of milk thickened with eggs and gelatin or isinglass, into which whipped cream is folded. The mixture sets up in a cold mold and is unmolded for serving. Bavarian creams can be flavored with chocolate, coffee, fruits and the like and are usually molded … Read more
What Is Weathering? Weathering describes the breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on the surface of Earth. Water, ice, acids, salts, plants, animals and changes in temperature are all agents of weathering. Weathering should is distinct from erosion which involve the movement of rocks and minerals by agents such as water, ice, snow, … Read more
Formation of Compression And Rarefactions A longitudinal wave consists of successive compression and rarefaction that is formed due to continuous to and fro motion of a vibrating object. As an object vibrates back and forth, it pushes on neighboring air particles. The forward motion pushes air molecules horizontally to the right and the backward retraction … Read more
Clinical Thermometer A clinical thermometer also referred to as medical thermometer is used for measuring human or animal body temperature. The thermometer consists of a cylindrical bulb which is filled with mercury. A capillary tube of uniform and a fine bore is attached to the bulb. The fine capillary tube has a constriction, which enables … Read more