Online Chemistry Notes for Students
Atomic Mass Definition Atomic mass is the mass of an atom or an isotope which includes the total mass of the nucleus and the electrons present in the periphery. Most of the contribution is made by the nucleus as it contains the heavier subatomic particles, while lesser contributions are made by the electrons and nuclear … Read more
Atom Definition An atom is the smallest unit of matter composed of a nucleus and one or more electrons present around the nucleus. The atom is characteristic of the chemical element and is often considered the basic building block of chemistry. The atom consists of a large empty space while the rest is occupied by … Read more
Solute Definition A solute is a substance that is added to a solvent to form a solution. The solute can exist in all three forms of matter as solid, liquid, or gas. In a homogenous mixture, the solute completely dissolves in another substance, and the solute is uniformly distributed throughout the solution. In a heterogeneous … Read more
