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Using ROMAN NUMERALS to name Ionic Compounds w/ a Transition Metal in Chemistry!
Transition metals are elements in the d orbital. The reason these are unique is that they do not have 1 set charge they become when they become an ion like elements in the s and p orbital. Elements in the d orbital, or our transition...
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Chemistry - how to calculate molar mass!
Molar mass is the mass of 1 mole of a substance. The molar mass of elements can be found on the periodic table and the molar mass of compounds can be found by adding together the molar masses of the elements present in the compound....
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Journey to the Center of the Earth: Exploring Earth's Layers
This video explores the layers of the Earth, from the crust to the inner core, comparing it to the layers of a sandwich. They discuss the composition and characteristics of each layer, highlighting the unique properties of the mantle,...
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The Tallest, Longest, and Oldest Canal Viaduct in the World: The River Dee Aqueduct
The River Dee Aqueduct in North Wales is a remarkable engineering feat, standing over 40 meters tall and spanning 1000 meters in length. Designed by Thomas Telford during the Industrial Revolution, it is the world's tallest, longest, and...
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Chemistry - The Mole Explained - What is Avogadro's Number?!
Understanding the mole and how to use it is essential to your success in chemistry. The mole just represents the amount of a substance. 1 mole of anything is equal to 6.02 x 10^23 which is known as Avogadro's number. This number tells us...
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Making Silicon Looking into Compounds and Making Silica
Silicon compounds | Silicates , earth crust |Natural occurance | Silica SiO2 | Polymorphism | Quartz | Japer |Onyz | Kieselguhr | Diatoms in sea |SiO2 preparation | oxidation of silica | orthosilisic acid Silicates, primarily composed of...
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Restoring the Cutty Sark: Preserving Maritime History
The Cutty Sark, one of the world's most famous merchant sailing ships, is in need of restoration to preserve its historic value. Its innovative design and record-breaking speed have made it an iconic piece of maritime history. However,...
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What the heck is an ELEMENT in chemistry?
In chemistry, we usually talk about atoms and molecules. When we introduce the term 'element', things get a little confusing. In this video, we will cover what an element is in chemistry and give you some examples.
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Extracting Iron from Breakfast Cereal
Did you know that there is metal in your food AND in your body? Watch Dr. Boyd prove it by extracting iron from breakfast cereal.
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Why Scorpions Glow in the Dark
Finding scorpions in the desert at night is surprisingly easy with an ultraviolet torch since scorpions fluoresce under UV light. This phenomenon, where scorpions absorb UV light and re-radiate it as bright neon green, isn't unique to...
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What Will Happen When Betelgeuse Implodes?
Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse. Why were you dimming? Scientists may have finally come up with the answer thanks to data from Hubble.
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The Iron Rain World Is Unlike Anything You've Seen Before
There is an exoplanet, discovered by ESO's VLT, where it rains iron. But WASP-67b is 690 light years away, how could we possibly know that?
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How Does Temperature Regulation In An Electric Iron Work?
The working of an electric iron is very simple – it draws electricity from the mains and heats a coil inside. This heat is then transferred to the bottom plate, which is pressed against the clothing to remove wrinkles. It is the...
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Here's Why the Underwater Remains of RMS Titanic are Becoming Smaller Everyday
The RMS Titanic is disappearing. In 20-30 years, the wreck of RMS Titanic might not exist. The so-called “unsinkable” ship sank in 1912, and now, over a hundred years later, due to iron loving microbes eating the ship.
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Myoglobin
A protein found in muscle tissue that performs a similar role to haemoglobin in the blood, as a carrier of oxygen that releases it to cells when required A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using...
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Nuclear fusion
A nuclear reaction in which two atomic nuclei fuse to form a larger one. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Reduction
Any chemical reaction in which oxygen is removed from a substance. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
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Extraction
The process of deriving metals from their naturally-occurring ores. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Corrosion
Commonly called rusting, the degrading of the exposed surface of materials, in particular metals. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
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Ore
A type of rock containing minerals from which a useful substance can be extracted. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
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Mercury
Where does Mercury fit into the Solar System and what makes this planet unique? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Mercury is the smallest planet in our Solar System. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun. Mercury has the...
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Factpack: How to Make a Human
Revealing the elements which make up the human body, and their relative abundance. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention...
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Transition element
Any of the metallic elements from the central block of the periodic table. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Mineral (biology)
An inorganic chemical element necessary for human growth and health, such as iron, sodium, potassium, or magnesium. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...