Sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) is known as the 'King of Chemicals' because of its extensive use in various industries, including fertilizers, dyes, detergents, and petroleum refining. Its production is often considered an indicator of a country's industrial strength and economic development.
Explanation:
Biogas, commonly known as gobar gas in India, is produced by the anaerobic digestion of organic waste (like cattle dung) by methanogenic bacteria. The primary component of biogas is methane (CH4), which typically makes up 50-75% of the gas mixture, along with carbon dioxide and trace gases.
Explanation:
Ethanol, commonly known as ethyl alcohol, has the chemical formula C₂H₅OH. Methanol is CH₃OH. Acetic acid (ethanoic acid) is CH₃COOH, and propionic acid is C₂H₅COOH. Ethanol is widely used as a solvent, in alcoholic beverages, and as a biofuel.
Explanation:
Carbon-14 (half-life ~5730 years) is used to determine the age of archaeological and geological organic samples up to ~50,000 years. Cobalt-60 for cancer; Am-241 for smoke detectors.
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