Whereas the physical characteristics and properties of an element are determined by the number of protons in the atoms nucleus, the isotope of an element is determined by the number of neutrons in the nucleus of the atom. All elements…
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By the time you are in High School, you probably have some idea of what you want to study in college, that is – if you intend to obtain more than a High School Diploma. For students who are not…
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The alkali metals form Group 1 of the periodic table. The six alkali metals are Lithium (Li) atomic number 3, Sodium (Na) atomic number 11, Potassium (K) atomic number 19, Rubidium (Rb) atomic number 37, Cesium (Cs) atomic number 55…
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The genus Pinus refers to the group of evergreen conifers commonly known as pines or pine trees. Of the family Pinaceae, Pinus is one of the largest genera and has over 100 species found world wide. Members of this genus…
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Ultimately, the information required on a lab report is whatever your teacher, professor, lab supervisor, or research advisor expects to see, and you should always follow their guidelines. The lab report serves two purposes – it is a thorough record…
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There are a lot of people out there who would sooner live with one arm than get a cybernetic replacement. And I suppose I can see where they’re coming from: living with something metallic strapped to your body does, in…
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Australia has around 100 species of the Solanum genus which are endemic to the continent. There are also another 20 odd species which are well established and are considered introduced weeds. In all, there are some 1,400 species most of…
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The twentieth century was a century like none before. The world has gone to places that inventors from centuries previous could not even dream of. Earlier inventor Leonardo DaVinci had some small inkling of the way that world was headed…
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Carpology is the study of the structure and morphology of fruits and seeds, but how can this study help us? Like anything in science, the study of the basics of any species of plant or animal will help us understand…
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Autogyros are in essence, a hybrid- half airplane, half helicopter. A basic autogyro consists of an airframe with a rotor mounted on top, and a propeller mounted either on the front or the rear of the aircraft. An engine powers…
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