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The Matter of Life
Is the composition of living things similar to that of their surroundings? And why aren’t we made mostly of metals?
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The Periodic Table’s Precious Metals
Beyond gold: Some metals cost tens of thousands of dollars per kilogram, and radioactive elements fetch even more.
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Reading the Periodic Table
Many people do not understand the importance of the periodic table of elements.
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Why Does It Take Plastic So Long to Break Down?
The term ‘plastic’ encompasses many different materials (PET, Bisphenol A, PVC, Styrofoam, and more)
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The Body’s Elements
If we break down our bodies all the way down to the atoms it’s made of, what would they be worth?
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Is There Really Such a Metal as Brass?
Brass is not an element but an alloy (mixture) of copper and zinc. It is a harder and stronger metal than copper, but has a lower electrical conductivity.
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Can lead be turned into gold?
Modern science has shown that all you really need is an exploding star, or at least a particle accelerator
