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Science Struck: Uses of Calcium Chloride

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the many physical properties of gold.
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Science Struck: The Melting Point of Gold

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the purpose of an anemometer and the five main types.
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Science Struck: Facts About Mammatus Clouds

For Students 4th - 8th
Describes the characteristics of mammatus clouds and how they are formed and behave.
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Science Struck: How to Grow Alum Crystals

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides instructions on how to grow an alum crystal.
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Science Struck: Alum Crystal Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what alum is and its properties and uses.
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Science Struck: Surface Tension and Its Practical Applications

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what surface tension is, how it works, and its practical applications.
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Science Struck: Wavelength of Light

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 4th - 6th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the features and functions of the two main types of microscopes.