What is the North Pole? The North Pole is the northernmost point on the surface of the earth. It is also known as the geographical North Pole or Arctic. The name is Arctic comes from the Greek word Arktos, which means “bear”. The name is given as the shape of a star that looks like […]
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Introduction A chemical reaction is a process where the basic structure of a substance changes and the substance becomes a new substance with one or more different properties. The chemical reaction will occur in the generation or absorption of heat. Because of this reaction, the molecular structure of the substance changes, and new substances are
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Introduction Vitamins are organic compounds required by our bodies in a very small amount. These help in the normal functioning of the body and maintain optimum growth and metabolism. Vitamins act as a catalyst or as a coenzyme. Interestingly one substance that acts as a vitamin in one species does not function as a vitamin
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Introduction The periodic table contains a total of 118 elements so far. All of these elements are broadly classified as metal and non-metal on the periodic table. Besides these, there is another section of elements called as a metalloid. More than 75% at the left and middle part of the periodic table are metal. The
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What is a common salt? Salt mainly represents sulfates, chlorides, carbonates, and nitrates. Common salt is mainly known as sodium chloride. This salt is the salt that we are using in our food and also has a neutral pH. Common salt is mainly obtained from seawater. Although seawater contains many types of salt. But sodium
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Introduction Our planet is covered by more than 70% of water which makes up around 3/4 of the area. Water is very important in everyday life in fact water is life. The nature of this water can be either fresh or salt. There are different types of water bodies. Often the bodies of these reservoirs
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Introduction A volcano is a special type of mountain through which heated and molten rocks, ash, and gas come out from underground. This is a geographical process. The precise definition of a volcano according to P.G. Worcester, “A volcano is a vent or opening, usually circular or nearly circular in form, through which heated materials
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Introduction Solid, liquid and gas are the three states of matter. Now a simple question arises in our mind what is a matter? Therefore, matter is simply defined as having mass and volume and occupying space. It also shows gravitational force and obstructing the use of force. In everyday life, we see many different things
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