Physical Science

Copper, discovered by the ancients, is a metal with a crystalline structure. Copper contains twenty nine protons, as signified by its atomic number of twenty nine. Its atomic symbol is Cu. Copper’s surface is extremely metallic. Being a reddish metal,…
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The Greek philosopher Democritus, who lived between 460 and 370 BC, thought that matter was composed of tiny, indivisible objects in perpetual motion. He called these theoretical objects “atoms” – from the Greek word “atomos”, meaning something that could not…
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The air is filled with many different elements but only four elements make up 99.998% of the air. Nitrogen is 78.084% oxygen is 20.747% argon is .934% and carbon dioxide takes up 0.033%. There are many elements that have parts…
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Organic explosives are those types of explosives which are composed of hydrocarbons in addition to an oxidizing source which will help to complete the combustion of the hydrocarbon C-H bonds.   In particular and hydrocarbons in general are used often to generate heat…
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Relying on smoke, noise, light and the “hanging” effect fireworks are little more than low explosive pyrotechnic devices that are used for entertainment purposes during firework displays. Firework displays are used for a whole host of events including celebrating Independence…
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Generally speaking, in organic chemistry there are three types of reactions that govern most reactions.  These are: addition reactions and substitution reactions in addition to elimination reactions.  These reactions will be discussed sequentially  one after the other.  The first type…
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When one look at gold, one is observing a precious metal that cannot rust, show signs of oxidizing or deteriorate and blemish. Given, gold can be dissolved in certain liquid mixtures but by natural standards, it remains virtually indestructible. In…
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All the great colors that fireworks poses would make it seem simple to achieve but it is actually very complex. The colored points of light emitted when fireworks explode require an oxygen producer, fuel, color producer, and a binder to…
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Chemical engineering is an applied science.  Where the science of chemistry tends to focus on developing and understanding new molecules, reactions, etc., chemical engineering takes what is already known and applies it on an industrial scale.  Chemical engineers are responsible…
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Would it be great to light a fuse then sit back and watch your backyard fireworks show with friends and family? With a little work you can do just that. The entire show can be fused together with safety fuse…
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