Monthly Archives: January 2021

Chemistry of Colored Glass — Learn about the chemistry of colored glass. See which elements and compounds produce certain glass colors.

Chemistry of Colored Glass

This entry was posted on January 31, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on January 31, 2021)

Physical Properties of Matter — Get the definition and examples of physical properties. Learn about extensive and intensive properties.

Physical Property of Matter – Definition and Examples

This entry was posted on January 30, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on January 30, 2021)

Naturally Radioactive Foods — Learn about the 10 most radioactive foods. See the type of radiation they emit and learn whether they are safe to eat.

10 Most Radioactive Foods

This entry was posted on January 28, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on January 28, 2021)

Nucleon Definition — Learn what nucleons are in chemistry and physics. See how nucleons relate to mass number and atomic mass.

What Are Nucleons? Definition and Examples

This entry was posted on January 27, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on January 28, 2021)

Avogadro's Number — Get the definition and value of Avogadro's number and learn about its importance in chemistry.

What Is Avogadro’s Number? Definition and Importance

This entry was posted on January 26, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on January 26, 2021)

Hydrocarbon Prefixes — Learn the names of 20 hydrocarbon prefixes and the number of carbon atoms they represent.

Hydrocarbon Prefixes in Organic Chemistry

This entry was posted on January 24, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on February 8, 2021)