What is the formula of urea?

Benzoic acid is a compound that is present in various products, ranging from food to cosmetics. Why is it found in these products and what is this compound used for? In this lesson, we will learn about the structure, formula, and uses of benzoic acid.

This lesson goes over a strange name but a very common compound: naphthalene. You'll learn its other names, how it's made, its properties, structure, and formula.

This lesson describes the molecular compound ammonia. Common sources of ammonia and the chemical bonding, simple reactions, and uses of one particular compound, ammonium sulfate, are included in the discussion.

Have you heard of glycine? If not, you are in the right place! In this lesson, you will learn about the formula, structure, and importance of this amino acid.

Amides are a type of functional group that can't be missed given the presence of a nitrogen atom in these compounds. Learn more about amides, their structure, and formation. Test your knowledge by taking a quiz at the end of this lesson.

Did you know that a chemical compound called aniline is necessary for the indigo color of our jeans? It is used in several other areas as well. In this lesson, we will learn all about the structure, formula, and uses of aniline.

Hydrogen peroxide is a bubbly, antimicrobial agent. In this lesson, we will learn how it is used, what its physical and chemical properties are, and how it is prepared.

We'll take a shopping trip to the mall to learn how electrical resistance works and how it is affected by resistivity, conductor dimensions, and temperature. We'll also take a look at several common appliances that take advantage of resistance to function.

A type of carbolic acid and aromatic compound, phenol is found in numerous household products, like aspirin and detergent. Use this lesson to gain insight about phenol, understand its structure, and explore its uses.

In this lesson you will learn about alanine, a non-essential amino acid. Discover why alanine is non-essential and explore its function, structure and formula, then test your newfound knowledge with a quiz!

This lesson will touch on the basics of acids and bases. Learn about their formulas, how they are classified, and some of their common uses. Then learn how acids and bases are classified using Ka and Kb values.

Do you remember that liquid in a jar that you used in biology class to preserve the frog you dissected? That liquid contains a substance known as formaldehyde. In this lesson, we will learn more about formaldehyde, its structure and its other uses.

This lesson defines an organic condensation reaction which is popularly called the Perkin reaction. It also discusses the mechanism of the reaction and talks about its uses and applications.

This lesson is going to cover the different blood vessels that carry blood throughout the body. The route and changes in blood pressure will also be discussed. A short quiz will follow.

The primary focus of this lesson will be on a specific organic compound known as acetanilide. Our points of discussion regarding the molecule will be its chemical formula, resonance structures, and important derivatives.

Water balance is essential to our health and survival. This lesson explores how the kidneys regulate water balance with special cells known as osmoreceptors and a process called osmoregulation. You'll also learn how this process relates to a rare form of diabetes known as diabetes insipidus.