Physical Science

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune all have rings. Named  after Roman and Greek gods, these planets are far removed from mythology via technology and exploration that have documented their place in Earth’s solar system and the rings in their place…
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When Saturn’s rings were first discovered, Galileo originally thought that the rings were former baby planets eaten up by Saturn. Which follows the myth of Cronus eating his newborn children to prevent them from over throwing his reign when they…
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Both fluorescence and phosphorescence are extremely beautiful chemical phenomena that practically everyone has experienced at one point or another. Explaining their origins (which in turn will explain the difference between the two) gets a bit technical, but if you can…
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With millions of chemicals to choose from, the number of chemical reactions that can be carried out is without limit. Faced with such possibilities, dealing with chemical equations can seem daunting. Matters are greatly simplified once you realize that there…
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In chemistry, there are two types of reactions involving a redistribution of energy: exothermic and endothermic reactions. The concept of exothermic and endothermic reactions deals with the laws of thermodynamics, particularly the first law which states that energy cannot be…
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Do you have a little Rocket Scientist in the making? A hidden Dexter’s laboratory in your basement? For the child who wishes they did, and for the parent who doesn’t know what to get them, I have some great gift…
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If that title didn’t scare you away, you’re either quite brave, curious, or a chemistry student. For those of you who are chemistry students, you may wish to skip down to the meat of the article, marked with a line…
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By definition, water has a neutral pH, 7.0, which is neither acidic nor basic (alkaline). To make an alkaline solution in water is easy. All it takes is the addition of a base. Even a small amount will do, as…
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In chemistry the focus is often on the individual molecule its structure, name, physical properties and chemical reactivity. Molecules do not generally exist isolated and alone, however. They are immersed in the environment around them, surrounded by other molecules which…
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Most people have heard about ozone depletion, and a majority probably also know that it is a gaseous layer in our atmosphere that prevents harmful solar radiation from reaching the surface of our planet. But how many people know what…
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