Energy

Carbon (C) is a very flexible element and can form a number of different ions. Carbon has an outer shell consisting of 4 valence electrons….
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Hydropower has several pros and cons that make it an interesting choice depending on each situation. Some hydropower pros are nearly continuous energy supply, low…
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A transform boundary is a place where two of the Earth’s tectonic plates move past one another. As these plates move past one another, the…
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The formal chemical charge of Ammonia (NH3) is zero, it doesn’t actually have a chemical charge. While it’s easy to just say that, it’s important…
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The reactants of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide and water, meaning during photosynthesis carbon dioxide and water are taken in to create energy. The reactants of…
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Biomagnification is the process in which toxins are concentrated in an organism as larger animals continue to eat smaller animals. This process moves toxins up…
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A codon chart or table is used to which amino acid corresponds to DNA or RNA. A codon chart can help to put together a…
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pH stands for potential hydrogen with the “p” meaning potential and the “H” standing for hydrogen. The pH scale is a scale that is used…
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The function of the nucleus is to store a cell’s hereditary material, or DNA, which helps with and controls a cell’s growth, function, and reproduction….
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Heavy water is a form of water where the hydrogen atoms are the isotope variant deuterium, which means it is slightly unstable chemically. Heavy water…
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The function of lysosomes is to remove waste as well as destroying a cell after it has died, called autolysis. A lysosome is an organelle…
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