Physical Science

Chemistry lab reports – from the simplest high school experiment to cutting edge research in a University or Pharmaceutical company – shares certain attributes that must always be present.  The degree to which the guidelines are followed varies depending on…
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The planet Venus has been the focus of awe and inspiration to humanity for thousands of years and probably will continue to be for thousands of years more. Named after the ancient Roman goddess of love and beauty Venus is…
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In the modern chemistry laboratory, chemicals are identified based on their structure of atoms. Namely, if they are organic or inorganic. One basic method to identify the formula of a compound is the elemental analysis method. In this method the…
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Chemical distillation is a process whereby a homogeneous (meaning only one solution phase) solution mixture consisting of 2 or more chemical species are attempted to be separated. Students learn from high school science that distillation is a physical process, meaning…
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The Moon has been the subject of many myths and legends concerning everything from Werewolves, and Vampires to the reasons why people seem to go nuts during a full Moon. In addition to this the Moon has most assuredly been…
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An atom is determined by the number of protons in its nucleus and because of this all atoms of an element must have the same number of protons, they do not however have to have the same number of neutrons….
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When a layperson looks at the elaborate Periodic Table of the Elements, he or she may think it looks like a game of Spider Solitaire; It’s clear that the chart has nothing to do with cards or insects!  To hopeful chemistry…
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Osmosis is the movement of water molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration across a semi-permeable membrane. It goes on until both solutions have the same water concentration. That’s sure a mouthful and does…
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Diffusion is a random (chaotic) process that leads to the uniform distribution of free-moving particles. The term is most commonly encountered in chemistry and biology, but it plays an important role in everyone’s daily lives. In general, diffusion can be…
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Carbon sequestration is a hot environmental topic that can be translated into a science fair project topic. Scientists are looking for methods to reduce the effects of carbon dioxide on the environment by the “greenhouse effect” by reducing the amount…
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