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Blog postThe Importance of the Element Oxygen
The Importance of the Element Oxygen
Oxygen is a gas that we usually take for granted, but it's a life-sustaining element that can be found almost everywhere on Earth. Without it, human beings and most other living organisms would not be able to survive for long. The human body…
442Blog postNeutrons are Sub Atomic Particles
Neutrons are Sub Atomic Particles
Neutrons are produced when an atomic nucleus of an element such as uranium splits. When atomic nuclei split, they produce new particles called “residual nucleons.” These residual nucleons are also known as “fission products” because they…
468Blog postProtons are Subatomic Build Blocks
Protons are Subatomic Build Blocks
Protons are positively charged particles that reside in the nucleus of every atom. Protons have a positive electric charge and a mass about 2000 times greater than an electron. Their positive charge means that protons are also referred to as…
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