Energy

The chemical equation for photosynthesis involves the input (reactants) of carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to produce the outputs (products) of glucose and oxygen. This…
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Combustion refers to a high-energy chemical reaction in which fuel is oxidized and converted into a mixture of often gaseous products. Combustion is an exothermic…
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Zinc (Zn) is a  metal located in the group 12 of the d-block on the periodic table. The atomic number of zinc is 30 meaning…
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HC2H3O2 is the chemical formula for the organic compound acetic acid. Also called ethanoic acid, acetic acid is a colorless liquid compound that plays a…
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Nuclear energy pros and cons can be separated into the non-greenhouse gas emitter, consistent supply of energy, and low operating cost for nuclear energy pros…
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Metalloids are elements found between the metals and nonmetals on the periodic table of the elements. They are also called semimetals. Metalloids have properties that…
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To convert moles to molecules you will need to use two equations and have at hand Avagadro’s number and the number of moles in your…
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The color-coded periodic table is a tabular representation of the different chemical elements. Elements in the periodic table can be color-coded together according to atomic…
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Nitrate, chemical formula NO3, has a chemical charge of -1. Ion nitrates have a negative one formal charge. You may be wondering why this is…
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The ionic radius of an atom is a measurement of the atom’s ion when the atom is within a crystal lattice. The ionic radius is…
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The periodic table of metals and nonmetals can be broken down to give you a sense of each element’s characteristics. Metals, nonmetals, and metalloids make…
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