Do you know the examples of adsorption? Adsorption is a common term that we must have heard many times. In adsorption, gas or solute particles adhere to the surface interface of the solid or liquid matrix. So, it is a surface phenomenon that works opposite the absorption mechanism. The gas or solute molecules that adhere …
Alum is used to purify water or to remove the hardness of the water. Its usage has been popular from a long ago till now because it is a readily available and inexpensive way to clean turbid water. The use of alum together with filtration is one of the standard practices in conventional water treatment …
Chia and flax seeds are two popular superfoods that do wonders in leading a healthy lifestyle. Both are rich in fibers and highly nutritious. These seeds contribute to improving gut health, heart health and cognitive health. So, both are fantastic additions to your diet, packed with endless health benefits. Nowadays, most people incorporate these seeds …
The five senses of the human body include vision, hearing, touch, taste and smell. The human body has specific sensory organs for each of these senses. The five basic sensory organs are the eyes, ears, skin, tongue and nose. These sensory organs play a major role in signalling information to the brain and help us …
Diffusion is a process that we experience in our daily life. It is a movement of molecules, ions or gases from a region of high concentration to an area of low concentration. For diffusion to occur, there must be a concentration gradient between the two areas. A concentration gradient potentially excites molecules to move in …
Abiotic factors are the ones with the non-living origin but have a major influence on the living organisms associated with the ecosystem. These include physical components like air, water, light, soil, temperature etc. We can define the term abiotic by breaking it into ‘A‘ (means without) and ‘Biotic‘ (means life). Abiotic factors can be physical …
Endosmosis is the diffusion of water from the cell exterior to the cell interior or cytoplasm. The study of endosmosis is possible if you keep a cell in the hypotonic solution. In endosmosis, the solute and solvent concentration inside and outside the cell are as follows: High solvent and low solute concentration in the cell …
The difference between mules and horses relies upon their parents and fertility. Horse and Mule belong to the same family, ‘Equidae’ and more or less they look very similar. But, both the creatures have different physical and genetic traits that we will discuss in this post. A mule is an animal created by breeding donkeys …
A study of osmosis can be done using a potato osmometer. Osmosis is a phenomenon in which water moves from high solvent to low solvent concentration. The movement of water occurs between two compartments, separated by a semipermeable membrane. The cell membrane of living organisms behaves as a semipermeable or selective membrane. The permeability of …
Digestive glands in the human body play an important role in food digestion. These are associated with the alimentary canal to aid the process of digestion. The salivary gland, liver and pancreas are the accessory digestive glands. Gastric and intestinal glands are the digestive glands present in the lining of the stomach and small intestine. …