We explain what the Spanish Empire was, its dynasties and the territories they ruled. Also, what are its characteristics and end. What was the Spanish Empire? The set of European, American, Asian, African and Oceanic territories that were under the control of the Spanish crown and their respective dynasties between the 16th and 19th centuries were known as the Spanish Empire or the…
We explain what acetic acid is, what its formula is like and the properties it presents. In addition, its characteristics, uses and examples. What is acetic acid? Acetic acid, methylcarboxylic acid or also ethanoic acid is an organic compound that can be found as an acetate or ethanoate ion ([C 2 H 3 O 2 ] – ) . It is present in vinegar, a liquid that gives it its characteristic…
We explain what sulfuric acid is, what its formula is like and the properties it has. Also, what are its characteristics and uses. What is sulfuric acid? Sulfuric acid is a highly corrosive chemical compound . It is one of the most widely generated and used chemical products in the world, given its many applications in industry and in…
We explain what industrialism is and how it was the context in which it originated. Also, what are its characteristics, and what is developmentalism. What is Industrialism? Industrialism is the organization of mass production for its capitalist use. Historically it meant a gradual change but accelerated replaced economies based on agriculture and handicraft production in an economy…
We explain what Homo sapiens is, when and where it arose and how it is classified. Also, what are its characteristics and its evolution. What is Homo sapiens ? Homo sapiens is the scientific name for our species, humans . Our species is the last to emerge from the genus Homo, that is, from hominids , descendants of a species of primates that took…
We explain what a mind map is, what it is for and what its structure is like. In addition, its characteristics and elaboration steps. What is a mental map? A mind map is a diagram that explains a concept , idea, or topic. This diagram uses words, colors, pictures, and lines to represent the various aspects of the main topic and…
We explain what developed countries are, the main benefits they present and what their general characteristics are. What are developed countries? Developed countries are those nations that have reached a high level of human development , that is, standards of living , as well as sustained growth in the economic, humanistic and industrial areas. It is just the opposite of underdeveloped or developing nations . Life…
We explain what ribosomes are, their history and how they were discovered. Its characteristics and stages of protein synthesis. What are Ribosomes? Ribosomes are supramolecular complexes made up of nucleic acid ( RNA molecules ) and proteins. They are present in cells throughout the body (with the exception of sperm), although more are found in cells of the liver and pancreas. They are part of the…
We explain what electronic commerce is, what its characteristics and types are. Also, its advantages and disadvantages. What is electronic commerce? Electronic commerce, also known as e-commerce, is a type of commerce (purchase and sale of products or services) that occurs through the Internet . This method of buying and selling has recently expanded (due to massive access to the internet) and allows buying and…
We explain what economic development is, the advantages that this increase in well-being brings and what are its main characteristics. What is economic development? Economic development refers to the persistent increase in the well-being of a population , which in turn depends on the sustained increase in aggregate production over time . The latter is known as economic growth, and…