Chemistry Questions

The simplest form of matter that has a unique set of properties and is cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means is called an Element.

An Atom is the simplest form of an element.

The simplest form of some elements is a Molecule. When an element consists of two identical atoms it is called a diatomic molecule.

A substance that contains two or more elements chemically combined in a fixed proportion is called a Compound.

Hydrogen gas is used for making vegetables and vanaspathi from vegetable oils.

As it is colourless, odourless, tasteless, flammable gaseous substance, it is added to oils to make them more solid or spreadable.

The use of hydrogenation helps to prolong the shelf life of the food and maintain flavour stability.

Natural Rubber is a Polymer derived from Isoprene. 

• Natural rubber is an addition polymer that is obtained as a milky white fluid known as Latex from a Tropical Rubber Tree.