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Fluorescent
A fluorescent substance is one that absorbs light at one wavelength and re-emits the energy as light at another wavelength, usually longer, a phenomenon called fluorescence. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in...
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Electron Withdrawal (-M): The Nitrobenzene Effect
The -M effect involves electron withdrawal through resonance. In nitrobenzene, the nitro group pulls electron density away from the benzene ring, decreasing electron density and making the ring less reactive in electrophilic substitution...
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Mesomeric Effect (+M): How Phenol Releases Electrons
The +M effect refers to electron donation through resonance, as seen in phenol where the hydroxyl group donates electrons into the benzene ring. This increases electron density in the ring and impacts reactivity and acidity
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How Basic is Your Molecule? The Role of Inductive Effect
The inductive effect plays a significant role in determining a molecule's basicity. Electron-withdrawing groups decrease basicity by pulling electron density away from the nitrogen or oxygen atom, weakening its ability to accept protons....
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Inductive Effect and Dipole Moment: Molecular Attraction Revealed
The inductive effect can also influence a molecule’s dipole moment, which measures the separation of charges within a molecule. Electron-withdrawing groups create a stronger dipole by pulling electron density away from less...
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Electron Push and Pull: Inductive Effects Explained
The inductive effect is all about how atoms in a molecule affect electron distribution. Electron-withdrawing groups, like halogens, pull electrons through sigma bonds, reducing electron density in adjacent atoms. Conversely,...
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Inductive Effect: The Hidden Forces in Molecules
The inductive effect refers to the electron-donating or withdrawing influence that substituents exert on a molecule through sigma bonds. Electronegative atoms or groups pull electron density away from the rest of the molecule, while...
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The Environmental and Human Costs of Industrial Cobalt Mining in the DRC
Delve into the complexities of cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where industrial and artisanal mining intersect. Learn about the environmental damage, displacement of communities, and health risks associated...
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Racial and Prison Gerrymandering: Impact on Minority Voters
This video explains how racial and prison gerrymandering affect minority communities' political representation. Learn about cases like North Carolina's 2011 map and Virginia's redistricting case, as well as the concept of prison-based...
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The Impact of Rising Temperatures: Droughts, Wildfires, and Extreme Weather
This video explains the ripple effects of rising global temperatures, including more frequent droughts, wildfires, and extreme weather events like hurricanes. Discover how changes in the climate affect water availability, agriculture,...
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Why Do Clothes Feel Stiff When Air Dried But Soft Coming From the Dryer?
The difference between air-drying and tumble-drying is that air-drying keeps the cellulose fibers from reforming their hydrogen bonds more effectively, which makes the towel feel a bit fluffy. Tumble drying, on the other hand, causes the...
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Using Inference and Cause and Effect Clues in Reading
Learn how to utilize inference clues, which require reasoning skills and background knowledge, to deduce the meaning of unknown words in context. Explore cause and effect clues, signaled by words like "because" or "due to," to understand...
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Flight Forces: Exploring Weight in Aviation
Explore the concept of weight as one of the four fundamental forces acting on airplanes during flight. Learn how weight, the gravitational force pulling objects toward the Earth's center, interacts with lift to determine an aircraft's...
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How Foreign Mercenaries Shaped Early Britain and the Legend of King Arthur
The Britons, facing relentless raids, summoned the help of foreign mercenaries from Pagan Germanic tribes, including the Jutes, Angles, and Saxons. Initially, these warriors defended their British employers but later turned against them,...
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Football Shorts - Episode 68 ENGLAND COACH FAILS
STEVE MCCLAREN HAD BEEN IN CHARGE OF THE ENGLAND TEAM SINCE HE TOOK OVER FROM SVEN GORAN-ERIKSSON JUST BEFORE THE EURO 2008 QUALIFIERS STARTED. HIS FIRST MAJOR DECISION WAS TO DUMP POPULAR CAPTAIN DAVID BECKHAM. TERRY VENABLES WAS...
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Mastering Tailwind CSS 3.0 - Build Two Dynamic Projects - Create Stories Section
Learn how to recreate the captivating stories section within the Instagram UI clone, gaining valuable insights into its construction and adding a dynamic element to your project.
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Create a Dark Moody Atmospheric 2D Game with Unity and C# - Particle Effects
In this video, you will learn how to create and add dynamic particle effects to our game for a more immersive experience.
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Create a Dark Moody Atmospheric 2D Game with Unity and C# - Fixing Dash and Bugs
In this video, you will learn how to fix bugs in our game, including issues with the dash function.
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The Front-End Web Developer Bootcamp - HTML, CSS, JS, and React - Building a Restful API in React.JS - Part 2
Continuing from the previous video, we dive deeper into building a RESTful API in React.JS. You will learn about handling API responses, error handling, and implementing pagination for large datasets, and the process of structuring code...
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The Front-End Web Developer Bootcamp - HTML, CSS, JS, and React - useEffect Hook in React.JS
This video explores the useEffect hook and its usage in React applications. You will learn to perform tasks such as data fetching, event subscriptions, and cleanup operations using the useEffect hook, and learn the concept of...
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The Front-End Web Developer Bootcamp - HTML, CSS, JS, and React - Hooks in Reacts.JS
In this video, we will be introduced to hooks, a powerful feature introduced in React 16.8 to use state and other React features in functional components. You will learn about the useState hook to add state to functional components and...
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Flushing Out the Facts: Understanding Blushing and Rosacea
Explore the biological and psychological triggers behind blushing and delve into the chronic skin condition of rosacea that affects millions. Learn from experts about how emotional and physical responses lead to blushing and the...
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The Power of Thought: Harnessing Autosuggestion and the Placebo Effect
Explore the fascinating science behind autosuggestion and the placebo effect. Learn how positive thinking can not only improve performance but also influence physical health. This video delves into how repetitive positive affirmations...
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Spectacular Sky Phenomena: From Lenticular Clouds to Supercells
This video examines extraordinary atmospheric phenomena, including unusual cloud formations like lenticular clouds and intense supercell storms. Experts dissect the conditions that lead to these events, offering insights into their...