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Understanding Superscripts in Chemical Formulas

Understanding Superscripts in Chemical Formulas

Basic chemical formulas mostly use chemical symbols and subscript numbers. The common water molecule, for example, contains two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom and is written as H2O, with the two in subscript. This basic setup, however, does not…

Plant Adaptations in Tundra Ecosystems

Plant Adaptations in Tundra Ecosystems

The tundra is a cold, harsh, dry ecosystem found in the Arctic, where it is known as Arctic tundra, and on mountain tops, where it is alpine tundra. Snow-covered for all but a few months, tundras experience harsh winds, even…

Converting Perimeter Length to Area

Converting Perimeter Length to Area

The perimeter of a shape is the total distance around it, while area describes the amount of surface the shape uses or covers. Perimeter and area calculation methods differ for every kind of shape. For instance, while you can find…

Understanding the Chemical Formula of Steel

Understanding the Chemical Formula of Steel

When some people think of steel, they may envision a skyscraper being assembled using massive riveted beams, while other people may picture the body and engine of a classic car at a car show. Indeed, steel is present in many…

Understanding the Specific Gravity of Water

Understanding the Specific Gravity of Water

Every material object, whether liquid, solid or gas, has a characteristic density that you calculate by determining the mass of the object and the volume it occupies. The calculation results in a number of units of mass divided by units…

Ideal Plants for Science Projects

Ideal Plants for Science Projects

At some point in your science education, you’ll have an opportunity to experiment with plants. Whether that is by observing the process of germination, the path of roots in search of water, the effects of different inputs on plant growth…

Understanding the Growth of Mold on Bread

Understanding the Growth of Mold on Bread

Mold can grow on many things including food. For instance, you may see mold grow on bread. It may look black, green, blue, yellow or another color. It may also have a fuzzy appearance. Mold is a type of fungi,…

Influence of Abiotic Factors in Rainforest Ecosystems

Influence of Abiotic Factors in Rainforest Ecosystems

A rainforest is a tropical or temperate area of the globe that receives substantially more rainfall than other areas. Tropical rainforests are mostly found near the equator, while temperate rainforests appear in other latitudes closer to the poles. Climate, soil…

Key Predators of Lobsters

Key Predators of Lobsters

Lobsters live in all the oceans of the world. There are over 40 species of lobster; many of them have very similar body shapes and behaviors, with almost all lobsters inhabiting the sea floor and taking shelter in rocky crevices.…