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Basics of Chemistry Worksheet
Worksheet Description Chemistry is the study of matter, its properties, and how it interacts and changes. It’s important because it helps us understand the world around us, from the food we eat to the air we breathe, and contributes to advancements in technology, medicine, and environmental conservation. This worksheet is designed to test students’ understanding…
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Elements Crossword Puzzle
Puzzle Description Chemical symbols are one of the topics in chemistry that require learners to commit a lot of information to memory. To become more familiar with elements in the periodic table, for instance, learners need to remember as many chemical elements (and their symbols) as possible. Why not develop confidence in navigating chemical symbols…
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Element Symbols Worksheet
Worksheet Description This worksheet provides students with a structured way to practice and reinforce their understanding of chemical elements and their symbols. By engaging with questions that require them to match symbols to element names or vice versa, students can enhance their memorization skills and become more familiar with the periodic table. This foundational knowledge…
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Chemical Symbols
In chemistry, elements are represented by letters. These letters are called chemical symbols. As of February 2024, 118 chemical elements had been identified and named officially by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). Each of these elements is represented by a chemical symbol. Chemical symbols consist of one or two letters, which…
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Word Equations Worksheet
Worksheet Description The worksheet presents a variety of questions aimed at honing students’ skills in formulating word equations in chemistry. It is a great starting point for understanding chemical reactions. Most importantly, certain questions in the worksheet have been designed to help students interpret what is taking place in chemical reaction scenarios and come up…
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Word Equations for Chemical Reactions
In the previous section, we described chemical changes as those in which two substances react to form one or more new substances or those in which one substance changes to two or more new substances. In chemistry, such changes are referred to as chemical reactions. For chemists to describe or explain chemical reactions to…
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Acid-Washed Jeans or Alkali-Washed Jeans?
Over the past few years, denim jeans manufacturers have expanded their horizons by producing jeans in a wide range of styles—from low-rise, slim-fit, jeggings, and kicked-flare, to lower-waist jeans, among others. One particular style that has experienced a resurgence in popularity every now and then is acid-washed jeans. The style of denim jeans has remained…
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Chemistry of Soap Mummies Explained
The Soap Lady and the Soap Man are two notable examples of mummified remains that have captured the attention of scientists, historians, and the public alike due to their unique preservation as “soap mummies.” Both were discovered by construction workers in the same graveyard near a Philadelphia train station in 1875 during routine infrastructural changes…
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Why Venus Has Concentrated Sulphuric Acid Clouds
Earth is not the only planet where acids are found. Scientists have proved that some planets do contain acids in greater abundance than Earth. One of these planets is Venus. While Earth’s atmosphere is composed of Nitrogen (79%), oxygen (20%), and other gases (1%), Venus’ atmosphere is made up of thick clouds of nitrogen, carbon…
