A positive ion and a negative ion are a part of an atom or a molecule. The key difference between the two ions is their net electrical charge of the ion, wherein a positive ion has a net negative charge and a...

In plant morphology thorns, spines and prickles are all similar type of structures identified by their sharp and stiff ends. Thorns are obtained from shoots. Spines are obtained from leaves and prickles are...

Gross investment refers to the total expenditure on buying capital goods over a specific period of time. On the other hand, Net investment considers depreciations and is calculated by subtracting depreciation...

Octopus refers to an inveterate animal which belongs to the Phylum Mollusca. Octopi is used as a plural form of octopus. ‘Octopi’ is a mistaken plural of octopus.

Snow, sleet and freezing rain are all different types of precipitation that occur during winters. Snow is the frozen precipitation which falls in the form of six sided ice crystals. Sleet falls as ice pallets...