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Vibranium and the Periodic Table
After giving an explanation of the Periodic Table, Dr. Boyd explains where he thinks the fictitious metal Vibranium would be located on the Periodic Table if it were a real element. What do you think…where should Vibranium go on the...
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The Periodic Table
The year 2019 is celebrated as the International Year of the Periodic Table (#IYPT) in recognition of its discovery 150 years ago in 1869. Listen along as Dr. Boyd gives a detailed explanation of its arrangement and what all the letters...
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Lewis Symbols Decoded: Simplifying Electron Counts
Lewis symbols represent valence electrons around an atom's chemical symbol, helping visualize bonding and the formation of molecules
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CSS Changes and New Features
CSS just got a brand new official logo. Let's take a look at some of the coolest new features available to HTML and CSS programmers in 2024.
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Science ABC
What Are Valence Electrons And How To Find Them?
Valence electrons are the electrons that are located in the outermost shell of an atom. In other words, these are the electrons that can be gained or lost during a chemical reaction. In order to determine the number of valence electrons...
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Why Is The Periodic Table Arranged The Way It Is?
The periodic table is arranged by atomic number, which is the number of protons in an element’s nucleus. The elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number. The periodic table is also arranged by groups and periods. The...
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Why Do Airplane Wings Bend Upward?
The curved shape of an aircraft wing, known as a winglet, helps to reduce the amount of drag created by the wingtip vortices. Since the 1980s, winglets have been a major part of future aircraft designs. For some old aircraft, winglets...
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Which Is The Most Reactive Element In The Periodic Table?
The reactivity of an element is a function of how easily an element loses or gains electrons. To determine an element's reactivity, we can learn a lot from the periodic table, and its particular trends. The first element in the halogen...
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Neutron
Particles found in the nuclei of atoms, which have a similar mass to a proton, but no electric charge. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
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Pure
Free of any unwanted substances or contaminants. 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 abstract concepts...
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Line spectra
A set of well-defined lines within the electromagnetic spectrum, emitted by hot or excited matter. 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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Diatomic
Refers to molecules that contain only two atoms. 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 abstract concepts...
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Substance
Material that has a definite chemical composition and distinct properties. 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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Allotropes
Different forms of the same element, composed of exactly the same atoms, in the same physical state, but in different arrangements. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
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Isotope
Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons. 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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Element
An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down any further by chemical means. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
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Gene
The unit of inheritance in organisms, generally consisting of a piece of DNA that encodes the production of a specific protein. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
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Atom
The building blocks of all matter, being the smallest unit that retains the chemical properties of an element. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Mineral (chemistry)
A naturally occurring element or compound that has a crystalline form and has been produced by geological processes. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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The Elements: Oxygen
One of the most abundant elements, oxygen is vital to all life on Earth. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Oxygen makes up 21% of Earth's atmosphere. Two-thirds of the human body is made of oxygen. Oxygen is essential for...
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The Elements: Lead
The durable properties of lead mean that it has been utilised by humans for thousands of years, with Roman pipes still seen today. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Lead is a soft, malleable metal. The Romans used lead. Lead...
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The Elements: Plutonium
Plutonium is an element with so much energy it has powered space probes beyond our Solar System. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Plutonium is a radioactive metal. Plutonium was named after the planet Pluto. Plutonium is...
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The Elements: Silicon
Discover the unique properties of silicon, which is found in many things from sand to computers. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Silicon is a metalloid element. Silicon is found in sand, quartz, the Sun and stars. Silicon...
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The Elements: Copper
Copper has been used by man for thousands of years. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Copper is a malleable metal. Copper is extracted from ore. Copper is a good conductor of electricity and heat. Copper helps to keep the...