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Elements, compounds and reactions: what things are made of, how they behave, and the everyday uses of the whole periodic table.

Chemistry

Acid-Base Reactions

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We can get many common examples of acid base reactions in our daily life. NaCl or table salt is one of them. Find out more about acid base reactions and their examples. Keep reading.

Inner Transition Metals

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A very well-known group in the periodic table is that of inner transition metals. Let’s find out the names and properties of these metals through this ScienceStruck article.

Back Titration

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Up for a short chemistry tutorial on back titration? Go through this article to know its exact definition, its entailing examples and some more relative information under this topic.

Oxidizing Agent

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What does something like an oxidizing agent state in the world of science and chemistry? Has it got anything to do with oxygenation reagents and processes alike? Let’s find out the definition, its examples and its reacting properties in this article below.

The Numerous Uses and Methods of Using a Petri Dish

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A petri dish is a shallow round dish which is used to grow culture of different organisms. It has its own importance in the field of biology. Let’s find out more about this useful dish in this ScienceStruck article.

Common Chemical Reactions

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Understanding some of the most common chemical reactions is essential to gain mastery of the deeper concepts in chemistry.

Rubidium Uses

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An alkaline earth metal by nature, rubidium is placed in the alkaline metal on the periodic table devoted to elements. The uses of rubidium, predominantly, are confined to laboratory research. It is basically used for the purpose of conducting experiments.

Embalming Fluid

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Embalming fluid is used to preserve a corpse, and prevent the body from getting decayed. The following article will help you to understand the methodology, by which the funeral homes preserve the dead.

What is a Bromine Test?

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The following article provides information regarding the bromine test; the method of conducting it and its uses.

Cross Sectional Area of a Cylinder

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The formula required to compute a cylinder’s cross sectional area is presented in here. The accompanying worked out examples should help you understand its usage.

Exothermic Reaction Examples

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Examples of exothermic reaction are found in several daily activities. Read on to find what is an exothermic reaction and also examples for the same.

Uses and Applications of Polyester Resin

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Polyester resins are synthetic resins which are insoluble, and polymerize during their curing process. When these resins are combined with glass fibers, plastic fibers, or carbon fibers, the resulting material can be used for different purposes.

Molar Solubility

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Molar solubility is a term we all come across while making solutions in a chemistry lab. Learn more about this term and its various aspects in the following article.

Endothermic Reaction Examples

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If you are looking for examples of endothermic reactions in everyday life, this article has just what you are looking for. Here, we explain what these reactions are and present examples of the same.

Combustion Reaction Examples

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This article provides information about combustion reactions and related examples. Scroll down the following paragraphs to gain more knowledge about the same.

Scandium Uses

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Scandium is a transition metal element, which was discovered in 1879. It has since found various applications in different fields. Find out more about its uses, and also some interesting facts about this metal, in this article.

Covalent Bond Examples

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The entirety of our organic world is created through covalent bonding of atoms. Through examples, we explain the nature of this chemical bond.

Molar Absorptivity

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The property that measures the strength by which a chemical species absorbs light at a particular wavelength is known as molar absorptivity. Read this article to know more about this property and its uses in chemistry.

Properties of Noble Gases

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A compilation of various physical and chemical properties of noble gases which will help you get a better understanding of these gases and strengthen your base in this subject. Continue reading for more information on noble gases.

Physical Properties of Iron

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What are the physical properties of Iron? Here you will find a description of all the prominent physical characteristics of the metallic element.

Sodium Hydroxide Hazards

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Sodium hydroxide, one of the most toxic alkaline chemicals needs to be handled with safety. The hazards of this compound are many, and it can be lethal for the body.

Freezing Point of Salt Water

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In this ScienceStruck article, we will shed light on the freezing point of salt water and also explain why it differs from the same for freshwater.

Physical Properties of Copper

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Copper is a commonly found and used metal in our daily lives. Read the following paragraphs to gain some information about the physical properties of this element.

Printable Periodic Table of Elements with Names

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If you are looking for printable periodic table of elements with names, you have visited the right page. This article provides a brief info about the modern periodic table of elements along with names, mass number, and charges. You can download free periodic tables for study purposes.

Plum Pudding Model

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What was J.J. Thomson’s plum pudding model of the atom? Why did it fail the test of experiment? Read to know all about it.

Chemical Properties of Gold

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Gold is one of the chief desirable objects that the entire mankind yearns to own. But what makes this golden yellow substance a must-have for all? To know this, we shall see some chemical properties of one of the most precious metals in the world - gold.

Molecular Compounds

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A molecular compound is composed of two or more nonmetals. Water is one of the most commonly found molecular compounds, followed by carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrogen peroxide, and methane. Read on to know more...

Nitric Acid Uses

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Even though the use of nitric acid can be traced back to the 13th century, not many people out there can boast of knowing what its uses are.

Homogeneous Mixture Vs. Heterogeneous Mixture

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The comparison between heterogeneous and homogenous mixtures presented here, will clear all doubts regarding the differences between these two types. These are two of most fundamental concepts in chemistry.

Shielding Effect

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Shielding effect is a concept in chemistry, which describes the effect of core electrons on the valence electrons. The former shields the latter from the nuclear charge of the nucleus. Read the following article to gain more information about this subject.

First Atomic Bomb

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The first atomic bomb was dropped by the United States on Japan, in the year of 1945. This articles talks about the history and information related to this bomb.