Method of dating ancient objects by determining the ratio of amounts of mother and daughter nuclides present in an object and relating the ratio to the object?s age via half-life calculations.
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Features of the Scanning Tunneling Microscope
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Use of diamonds
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First Law of Thermodynamics
The total amount of energy in the universe is constant (also known as the Law of Conservation of Energy) energy is neither created nor destroyed in ordinary chemical reactions and physical changes.
Three ways to make patina at home
The first way is ammonia patination. To do this, take a plastic container. Put a couple of paper or ordinary towels at the bottom. Moisten them with ammonia. Then sprinkle with large table salt.
Raoult's Law
The vapor pressure of a solvent in an ideal solution decreases as its mole fraction decreases.
Functional Group
A group of atoms that represents a potential reaction site in an organic compound.
How to keep flowers in a vase for long time
The best gift for a woman, as you know, is a beautiful bouquet of flowers. But the cut flowers at home quite quickly wither. But your favorite roses or tulips can keep their freshness if you use our advice. Chemistry and various chemical elements will help us in this difficult matter!
Cis-Trans Isomerism
A type of geometrical isomerism related to the angles between like ligands.
Transition State Theory
Theory of reaction rates that states that reactants pass through high-energy transition states before forming products.
Carcinogen
A substance capable of causing or producing cancer in mammals.
Saturated Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons that contain only single bonds. They are also called alkanes or paraffin hydrocarbons.
Amphiprotism
Ability of a substance to exhibit amphiprotism by accepting donated protons.
