Physical Science

What an interesting question within the subject of astronomy. I believe that this question can be answered in so many ways, yet the one and the only answer is, who really knows? President George Bush Number One used to point…
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Europium Symbol: Eu Atomic Number: 63 Atomic Mass: 151.964 amu (atomic mass units) Melting Point: 822.0 C (1095.15 K, 1511.6 F) Boiling Point: 1597.0 C (1870.15 K, 2906.6 F) Number of Protons: 63 Number of Electrons: 63 Number of Neutrons:…
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Helium (He) plays an exceptionally large role in the universe since the sun is composed of twenty-five percent of it; the other seventy-five percent is hydrogen. Helium is second only to hydrogen in being the lightest and most plentiful of…
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Neodymium Symbol: Nd Atomic Number: 60 Atomic Mass: 144.24 amu (atomic mass units) Melting Point: 1010.0 C (1283.15 K, 1850.0 F) Boiling Point: 3127.0 C (3400.15 K, 5660.6 F) Number of Protons: 60 Number of Electrons: 60 Number of Neutrons:…
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Ways to identify space travelers They move – through space. Sound a bit familiar? It should! Denizens of the animal and even vegetable and mineral kingdoms do it! So, suppose we are considering an “outer space” traveler – as in…
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Growing crystals is a simple, rewarding pursuit! You have to feed growing pets, and water growing plants, but growing rocks is a hands-off activity. You can spend afternoons growing different kinds of crystals, and if you have a spare bookcase…
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Seaborgium, which was as recently as 1994 known by the name, “Element 106,” was discovered in June of 1974 by two independent groups of scientists attempting to synthesize the element in a laboratory setting. Seaborgium is known as a “transuranium”…
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Ununtrium (Uut) is one of the most recently discovered of the elements making up the periodic table. It is one of the radioactive, man-made, super-heavy elements produced by the forcing together of two smaller atoms to form a large short…
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Americium Symbol: Am Atomic Number: 95 Atomic Mass: 243.0 amu (atomic mass units) Melting Point: 994.0 C (1267.15 K, 1821.2 F) Boiling Point: 2607.0 C (2880.15 K, 4724.6 F) Number of Protons/Electrons: 95 Number of Neutrons: 148 Classification: Rare Earth…
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Many people spend money on overpriced “grow your own rock garden” kits, when they can just as easily make them for free! All you need are some basic supplies, patience, and a sense of curiosity. What’s that? You have all…
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