Physical Science

Ununbium (now copernicium) Symbol: Uub (now Cp) Atomic Number: 112 Atomic Mass: 285 amu (atomic mass units) Melting Point: Unknown Boiling Point: Unknown Number of Protons: 112 Number of Electrons: 112 Number of Neutrons: 165 Classification: Metal (Man Made) Crystal…
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Green chemistry (see other articles on this site for an application of its principles) continues to be a major research topic for chemical industry.  The need to quickly and easily generate compounds of chemical interest while minimizing toxicity and the…
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As the name suggests, molecular mass is the mass of a molecule.  You will hear terms such as molecular weight, formula weight, formula mass, and molar mass used in conjunction with molecular mass.  There are very slight differences, but the…
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Chemical engineering is that branch of engineering about transformations. Through the applied principles of science – chemical engineers pioneer concepts on new materials, design processes, and produce new technologies.  The magic of this branch of applied science is about gaining…
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Niels Bohr was the brilliant Nobel Prize winning physicist who helped the world understand quantum mechanics.  His genius helped unlock the secrets of the atom; however, Bohr’s contribution influenced more than physics. His work was also crucial to physics’ sister science of…
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One of the most important benefits of chemical engineering is that it holds the potential to offer several job opportunities for individuals.From pharmaceuticals,fertilizers and chemicals,oil and gas,food processing and so on,several areas of industry and business utilize the basics of…
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The essence of chemistry is the redistribution of atomic valence electrons.  This redistribution lowers the total energy of the atoms, thereby driving chemical reactions.  The electronic configuration of an atom completely specifies the properties of all the electrons.  Knowing the…
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Scientific evidence suggests that early man carefully observed the rising and setting of the sun. They were said to recognize that the sun does not rise and set just anywhere. Those who note the changing position of the sun can…
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Helium is a so-called “noble” gas, meaning that under almost any conditions, it does not chemically react with other elements.  It contains a full outer valence shell of electrons, making each atom very reluctant to either donate or share valence…
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The first and most basic fact of carbon is that without it there would be no life. It has been around ever since life has been since it is necessary that every living thing contain carbon. In its three forms…
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