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Sciences > Chemistry What DNA stands for: 2 of 14
The basic building block of every organism, what we are all made up of and every living thing around us is made up of. Deoxyribonucleic acid is the basic building block of every living organism. It is the basic instructions for how we are made. With out it we would not be here. It is crucial to ourselves, and the living thing... More..
Sciences > Chemistry How atoms work: 4 of 17
All matter is composed of particles. These particles are called atoms. Democritus of Abdera, a Greek teacher who lived during the fourth century B.C., was the first person to suggest the presence of atoms. He believed that these atoms were indivisible and he also believed that they were indestructible. However, due to the tim... More..
Sciences > Chemistry The chemistry of firework colors: 2 of 8
In celebrations all over the world, one specific thing makes it a celebration, that specific thing is fireworks. Fire works were first used in twelfth century china as a way to ward off evil spirits. Soon the Chinese saw firework's true beauty and it became an art, with respected pyrotechnicians (or firework masters). In the ... More..
Sciences > Chemistry Investigating the science of alcohol: 1 of 2
Alcohol is defined as any organic compound in which a hydroxyl group is bound to a carbon atom of an alkyl or substituted alkyl group. If you ever go to a party and experience alcohol first hand it is obvious to feel the effects. Even experience alcohol at home, or even anywhere will produce the effects that you will notice a... More..
Sciences > Chemistry Possible carbon monoxide from marijuana: 1 of 2
Smoking any sort of plant will produce carbon monoxide in the atmosphere. It will produce second hand smoke and it will produce negative effects on your lungs and even your brain. Many people think that smoking the illegal drug cannabis, or marijuana, produces little health effects. In reality smoking this drug produces simil... More..
Sciences > Chemistry Why there are no safe drugs: 3 of 5
Drugs, one word that can go to encompass a whole broad classification of chemical substances. When most of us first think of drugs we think of things like cocaine, LSD, marijuana and all other substances that are portrayed readily in the media and pop culture. We think of gang run business selling their products on dark stree... More..
Sciences > Chemistry The discoverer of helium: 4 of 6
Helium is many things. It is an element, it is a noble gas, and it is also colorless and orderless. On the periodic table, its atomic number is two. Helium was discovered on August eighteenth in eighteen sixty eight. It was discovered by a French astronomer named Pierre Janssen during a total solar eclipse in Guntur, India. O... More..
Sciences > Chemistry Easy chemistry projects for kids: 4 of 6
One of the advantages of learning sciences at an early age is that sciences such as chemistry can be portrayed in fun and interesting ways. Simple and easy experiments can show kids how science works and will also make them very interested in science. Getting kids interested in science at an early age is important, especially... More..