The world is full of wild and weird science facts! Here’s an illustrated collection of some of my favorite weird science facts. Do you have a fact for me to add? Post a comment!
Monthly Archives: May 2015
Silicon is the 14th element of the periodic table. These silicon facts contain chemical and physical data along with general information and history. Basic Silicon Facts Name: Silicon Atomic Number: 14 Element Symbol: Si Group: 14 Period: 3 Block: p Element Family: Metalloid or Semi-metal Atomic Mass: [28.084; 28.086] IUPAC guidelines to reflect the physical and chemical history of the magnesium […]
Silicon Facts
Aluminum is the 13th element of the periodic table. These aluminum facts contain chemical and physical data along with general information and history. Basic Aluminum Facts Name: Aluminum Atomic Number: 13 Element Symbol: Al Group: 13 Period: 3 Block: p Element Family: Basic Metal Atomic Mass: 26.981 5385(7) Electron Configuration: [Ne]3s23p1 (shorthand) or 1s22s22p63s23p1 (full) Discovery: Hans Christian Ørsted in 1807. […]
Aluminum Facts – Atomic Number 13 or Al
2 Sparklers are small fireworks you hold in your hand. They produce sparks, but they don’t explode. You can make a homemade sparkler using ingredients available in stores or online. Here are a couple of recipes: Homemade Sparkler Recipe #1 This is the easiest sparkler recipe and requires the fewest ingredients. […]
How to Make a Homemade Sparkler – 2 Simple Recipes
Magnesium is the twelfth element of the periodic table. These magnesium facts contain chemical and physical data along with general information and history. Basic Magnesium Facts Name: Magnesium Atomic Number: 12 Element Symbol: Mg Group: 2 Period: 3 Block: s Element Family: alkaline earth Atomic Mass: [24.304, 24.307]IUPAC guidelines to reflect the physical and chemical history […]
Magnesium Facts
It’s easy to make homemade firecrackers, plus it’s fun and offers a way to learn the science behind how fireworks work. You only need a few simple ingredients to make homemade firecrackers: Homemade Firecracker Materials There are two common firecracker recipes. You need: or and Assemble a Homemade Firecracker Firecracker […]
How to Make Your Own Homemade Firecracker
Sodium is the eleventh element of the periodic table. These sodium facts contain chemical and physical data along with general information and history. Basic Sodium Facts Name: Sodium Atomic Number: 11 Element Symbol: Na Group: 1 Period: 3 Block: s Element Family: alkali metal Atomic Mass: 22.989 769 28(2) Electron Configuration: [Ne]3s1 (shorthand) or 1s22s22p63s1 (full) Discovery: Sir Humphry Davy in […]
Sodium Facts
Neon is the tenth element of the periodic table. These neon facts contain chemical and physical data along with general information and history. Basic Neon Facts Name: Neon Atomic Number: 10 Element Symbol: Ne Group: 18 Period: 2 Block: p Element Family: noble gas Atomic Mass: 20.1797(6) Electron Configuration: [He]2s22p6 (shorthand) or 1s22s22p6 (full) Discovery: Sir William Ramsay and Morris W. Travers in 1898. Ramsay […]
Neon Facts
Homemade fizzy bath bombs are a simple science project that results in fun bath treats you can use or give as gifts. The recipe is easy enough that kids can help, plus you can teach (or learn) about acid-base reactions. Fizzy Bath Bomb Ingredients There are as many different recipes […]