Sciences > Chemistry The chemistry of gunpowder

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Gunpowder was a major breakthrough in the world of chemistry. Even though alot of the use for gunpowder is for violence, or simply for entertainment, it has been on of the biggest break-throughs in chemistry. It is believed that it was founded in ancient Chinese culture by alchemists, it was originally made with sulfur, charc... More..

Sciences > Chemistry The characteristics of an atom

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The atom is the most basic unit of matter, it is the building block of the world we live in. Every element has it's own unique type of atoms. The atoms are composed of a nucleus surrounded by dense clouds of orbitals containing electrons, which are negatively charged. Within the nucleus there are protons, which are positively... More..

Sciences > Chemistry Explaining osmosis

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Osmosis takes place by the diffusion of water molecules through a plasma membrane. The membrane controls the flow of objects moving through it, and most polar molecules such as sugars and proteins cannot move through the plasma membrane, even though water molecules are polar, they are small enough to move through the membrane... More..

Sciences > Chemistry The basics about fireworks

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A Long Explosive Tradition The exact time of when fireworks were invented is not sure, but the discovery is accredited to the Chinese. It is presumed that someone had a fire and needed more stuff to burn, so since they had it on hand, they put bamboo on the fire. It sizzled, cracked, and exploded. The modern day firework as w... More..

Sciences > Chemistry An overview about the chemical element Zinc

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Zinc is a very important element. It is needed by the human body at a steady rate for proper taste, smell, and growth. It is also a very important element for pregnant mothers, to have a healthy baby, and in young children. Most foods with proteins also contain Zinc. Too much Zinc in the body, since the body has no storage fo... More..

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