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84Chemistry: The Elements and Their Uses II
by khassandra
Berkelium Berkelium is a member of the actinide group of elements. Its symbol is Bk. It is silvery in colour. It can be attacked by oxygen, steam and acids but not by alkalines. Berkelium was named after the... published 11 months ago
81What is Alchemy?
by stormrider
Alchemy is a complex subject. Many wish to categorize it simply as a barbaric predecessor of modern chemistry, but the truth is far more complex. Alchemy throughout the ages was not merely a form of metallurgy... published 12 months ago
80How to Make Penicillin and Other Home Experiments
by Bob Ewing
Let food be your medicine and medicine your food is a saying that we would do well to give some deep thought. Hippocrates was certainly onto something. A saying that I use is “Let Nature Be Your... published 2 months ago
79Molecular Gastronomy – Where Science Meets Cuisine
by Sally's Trove
Molecular gastronomy, the science, has brought us a keener understanding of why things work the way they do when we cook foods, but it has also promoted new and sensational styles in cuisine. published 3 weeks ago
79Love and Emotional Attraction - A Simple yet Complicated
by INDRANI
Love is a feeling that is representative of human emotions and passion associated with the feelings of fondness, likeness and sexual appeal. This summarized conception in its own way says a lot about its... published 2 weeks ago
74John Dalton
by hassam
John Dalton was born in a Quaker (a religious society) family in Eaglefield, Cumberland County. His mother, Deborah, lived by the motto "for God and husband". His father earned his living at the handloom. Such... published 5 months ago
74Chemistry 101: The Atom
by the eskimo
The atom is the building block of the universe--the smallest thing an element can be and still be itself. Understanding the structure of the atom is the basis for understanding all of biology and chemistry. ... published 9 months ago
73Chemistry: The Elements and Their Uses
by khassandra
Actinium Actinium was discovered in 1899 by the French chemist Andre Loius Debierne. The element's name comes from the Greek word "actinos". which means "ray". This element is found in uranium ores to the... published 16 months ago
72The Thermite Reaction
by sim71
The Thermite Reaction is a popular demonstration in school science lessons. This is for two main reasons: 1. It gives a spectacular firework-like explosion. 2. It demonstrates an important concept in... published 10 months ago
72What is Muriatic Acid?
by balisunset
Muriatic acid is an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride gas (HCI). It is a highly corrosive acid. It is used commonly as a reactive chemical solution and is a strong acid that is completely solvent in... published 4 months ago
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