Mendeleev and the vodka

Vodka was discovered around the year 1893 in Russia, under the name of "aguinha" (vodka in Russia...

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The ice that catches fire. Methane hydrate, the ice that catches fire

The ice that catches fire. Methane hydrate, the ice that catches fire

In the illustration above we see what looks like pieces of snow that are on fire. Is this really ...

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Boron (B): characteristics, properties, what is it for

Boron (B): characteristics, properties, what is it for

O boronis a semimetal belonging to the 3A family or group 13, with five protons in its structure....

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Beer in ancient times

The act of serving drinks in the company of friends is very old and, of course, when done in mode...

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Newspaper. Newsprint is not very resistant

There are papers for all purposes, for personal hygiene, for studies and for transmitting informa...

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Brazil's recent foreign policy. Brazil's Foreign Policy

THE Brazil's recent foreign policy is characterized by the categorical stance that the country ha...

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Alkyne hydration. Organic Alkyne Hydration Reaction

Alkyne hydration. Organic Alkyne Hydration Reaction

The hydration of alkynes is a reaction of addition of water molecules in an acidic medium in the ...

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Catalytic Converter. Catalytic Converter or Catalyst

Catalytic Converter. Catalytic Converter or Catalyst

The fuels used in most cars are gasoline and ethanol. The complete combustion of these two fuels ...

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Leclanché dry pile. Ordinary dry pile or Leclanché pile

Leclanché dry pile. Ordinary dry pile or Leclanché pile

At ordinary batteries are called Leclanché batteries named after its inventor, the French chemist...

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Determination of Oxidation Number (NOX). Oxidation Number

The oxidation number (NOX) of an atom in a molecule or a polynuclear ion corresponds to the charg...

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What are optical fibers?

What are optical fibers?

At optical fibers are flexible filaments capable of transmitting light from a light emitter to a ...

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Fritz Haber: ammonia synthesis

Did you know that ammonia is among the five most produced substances in the world? And was his di...

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