Many people do not understand the importance of the periodic table of elements. They may think it is nothing more than a way of organizing the natural elements. To be able to appreciate its genius and glean the wealth of information that it holds – you need to know how to read it.
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The smallest particle of matter that retains its properties is called the atom.
A measles outbreak due to anti-vaxxer activity, questionable therapists showcased on TV and politicians who do not hesitate to lie and twist facts to serve financial interests. These are only some of the challenges that science had to face in 2018. Is this a lost war?
The natural world is full of mixtures, but sometimes we actually seek to separate them into their components. Toward this goal, scientists have developed advanced separation techniques, enabling us to refine crude oil, desalinate water, and even extract cellular DNA.
