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Science Struck: Uses of Calcium Chloride
Learn about some uses of calcium chloride as a food additive, as a drying agent, for de-icing, in concrete mixes, and for its exothermic properties.
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Science Struck: Calcium Carbonate vs. Calcium Citrate
This article explains the difference between calcium carbonate and calcium citrate and why calcium is important for human health.
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Science Struck: Interesting Facts About Neon
Presents some facts about the element Neon, its chemical properties, some ways it is used by humans, and its effects on the environment and on humans.
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Science Struck: A Brief Summary of the Important Uses of Neon
Looks at the element Neon, its properties, some facts about it, and the important ways it is used by humans.
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Science Struck: Paper Chromatography
Explains what paper chromatography is, how it is done, and how the Rf or Retention Factor is calculated.
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Science Struck: Silver Nitrate Uses
Learn about the chemical properties of silver nitrate and the variety of ways in which it is used by humans.
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Science Struck: Facts About the Discovery and Applications of Calcium
Learn how calcium, and other elements, were discovered by Sir Humphrey Davy, about its chemical properties, and about its uses and applications.
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Science Struck: Physical Properties of Gold
Discusses the many physical properties of gold.
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Science Struck: The Melting Point of Gold
Explains what the melting point of pure gold is and the melting points for different gold alloys. Also presents various facts about gold and its properties.
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Science Struck: Non Ferrous Metals List
Presents a long list of non-ferrous metals and some general facts about them.
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Science Struck: Top 3 Contenders for the Strongest Metal in the World
Looks at the strength of tungsten, osmium, and titanium, and their chemical and physical properties.
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Science Struck: Chemical Properties of Gold
Discusses the chemical and physical properties of gold and some ways it is used.
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Science Struck: Thomas Hobbes's Natural Law Theory
Provides an overview of the nineteen natural laws proposed by Thomas Hobbes as a framework for guiding understanding of the difference between right and wrong.
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Science Struck: Types of Radiation
Explains how radiation is produced and the characteristics of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation.
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Science Struck: History and Working Principle of the Anemometer
Explains what an anemometer is used for and the different models that have been developed since it was first invented.
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Science Struck: Types of Anemometers
Describes the purpose of an anemometer and the five main types.
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Science Struck: Facts About Mammatus Clouds
Describes the characteristics of mammatus clouds and how they are formed and behave.
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Science Struck: How to Grow Alum Crystals
Provides instructions on how to grow an alum crystal.
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Science Struck: Alum Crystal Facts
Presents facts about alum, types, and instructions on how to grow an alum crystal.
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Science Struck: Properties and Uses of Alum Powder
Explains what alum is and its properties and uses.
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Science Struck: Surface Tension and Its Practical Applications
Learn what surface tension is, how it works, and its practical applications.
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Science Struck: Wavelength of Light
Describes the characteristics of light, presents two formulas for calculating its wavelength, and provides a table of the different wavelength ranges across the electromagnetic spectrum.
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Science Struck: 16 Interesting Facts About the Indus River
The Indus River originates in Tibet and extends all the way to the Arabian Sea. Learn some interesting facts about its geography, history, and what it is like today.
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Science Struck: Dissecting Microscope vs. Compound Microscope
A brief overview of the features and functions of the two main types of microscopes.