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The three primary characteristics of a circle are its circumference, diameter and radius. All circles share common properties that allow for formulas that relate these characteristics to one another. For example, the famous number pi (approximately 3.14, or a bit…
Usually, people use fractions to represent numbers smaller than one: 3/4, 2/5 and the like. But if the number on top of the fraction (the numerator) is bigger than the number on the bottom of the fraction (the denominator), the…
Solubility and miscibility are both terms used to refer to the ability of one substance to dissolve in another substance. The substance to be dissolved is called the solute, while the substance in which the solute is dissolved is called…
“Survival of the fittest” takes rather a morbid turn when you consider the idea of overproduction of offspring. Overproduction of offspring is the idea that species produce far more offspring than an environment can support because most of the juveniles…
To convert moles to molecules, what you need to know are the weight of a sample, the sum of its atomic masses from the periodic table and a constant known as Avogadro’s number. In addition to the following steps, a…
Alloys that combine tin and lead have a number of different names and applications. Solder is an alloy of tin and lead used to create electrical joints. Terne plate is an alloy of tin and lead used to coat steel.…
Though clouds come in different formations, they are all made up of small particles of ice or water. While not all clouds precipitate, some types of clouds result in both rain and snow. Being able to tell the difference between…
Spiders are a favorite among many people thanks to their ability to cut down on insect pests and their unique eight-legged form, but others find them terrifying. Spiders come in a remarkable range of sizes and colors, which usually stem…
At first glance, sole and flounder may appear to be the same kind of fish. They both have flat bodies and similar, though distinct, morphologies – they even taste alike, semisweet and with a light and flaky texture. However, these…
Translated from its Latin roots, the word “lithosphere” means “sphere of rock.” Earth’s lithosphere encompasses rock that forms the surface layer of the crust and extends below to the beginning of the mantle. Reaching depths of 200 kilometers (120 miles)…
