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The Rare Element Radium

Introduction to the Element Radium Radium is an incredibly rare and highly radioactive element with remarkable properties. Discovered by Marie and Pierre Curie in 1898,

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The Pricey Element Palladium

Introduction to Palladium The element palladium is a shiny silvery-white metal. It closely resembles platinum and is used in catalytic converters, jewelry, and as a

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Nucleophilic Substitution Reaction

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about different types of the nucleophilic substitution reaction and how the nucleophilic substitution mechanism works. We’ll also

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Cycloaddition Reactions

Cycloaddition Core Concepts A cycloaddition is a type of reactions which combines different molecules or different parts of the same reaction to create a closed

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Markovnikov’s Rule

Core Concepts Markovnikov’s rule helps predict the product of nucleophilic addition to alkenes. The nucleophile adds to the carbon with the highest degree (primary, secondary,

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The Shiny Element Scandium

Introduction to Scandium Element Scandium is a soft, silver-colored rare earth element, found in group 3 of the periodic table. As a rare earth element,

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The Magic Element Manganese

Introduction to Manganese The element manganese is a silvery-brittle metal that is often found in minerals. Manganese is most often known for its use in

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Michael Addition

Core Concepts Michael Addition is a useful reaction for adding a carbon-carbon bond between an alkene and an electron-depleted carbon. Topics Covered in Other Articles

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The Practical Element Platinum

Introduction to the Platinum Element Platinum is a slivery element with a whole load of attractive chemical and physical properties. Platinum is commonly known for

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Interactive Periodic Table

Interactive Periodic Table Display by Chemical Groups Properties Electrons Periodic Trends Discovery Date Display by Atomic Weight Density Melting Point Boiling Point STP Phase Display

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State vs Path Variables

Core Concepts In this article, we distinguish between State vs Path variables and functions, describing each type and explaining how to convert between them. Topics

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The X-treme Element Xenon

Introduction to Xenon The element xenon is a colorless noble gas. Xenon is primarily known for its remarkable reactivity among noble gases and its characteristic

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The Colorless Element Krypton

The Element Krypton Introduction to Krypton Stationed in the non-metals category of the periodic table sits the colorless element Krypton. It is categorized as a

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