Learn what a prime number is and see how to tell if a number is prime. Get a list of primes under 100 and 1000. What Is a Prime Number? How to Tell If a ... This entry was posted on June 30, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 5, 2023)
Learn how to make Pharaoh's serpent or a black snake. This chemical reaction, once used as a firework, is a cool chemistry demonstration. How to Make Pharaoh’s Serpent – Simple Black Snake Demo This entry was posted on June 29, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on June 30, 2021)
Learn why hydrogen peroxide bubbles on a cut yet not on unbroken skin. Understand the risks of using peroxide on wounds. Why Does Hydrogen Peroxide Bubble on a Cut? This entry was posted on June 27, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on June 28, 2021)
Learn about the difference between systematic and random error. Get examples of the types of error and the effect on accuracy and precision. Systematic vs Random Error – Differences and Examples This entry was posted on June 26, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on June 28, 2021)
Learn what a real number is in math. Get examples of numbers that are real versus those that are imaginary. What Is a Real Number? Definition and Examples This entry was posted on June 24, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 23, 2023)
Learn about periodic table groups and periods. Learn how to identify them on the table and see what elements within them share in common. Periodic Table Groups and Periods This entry was posted on June 23, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on February 1, 2023)
Learn why the periodic table is color coded and print a color coded periodic table to use for solving chemistry problems. Why Is the Periodic Table Color Coded? This entry was posted on June 22, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on June 30, 2021)
Learn the difference between bugs and insects. Gets examples of creatures that are bugs and learn their defining characteristics. Difference Between Bugs and Insects This entry was posted on June 20, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on June 28, 2021)
Get the definition of a base in chemistry. See examples of bases and learn about their properties and uses. What Is a Base in Chemistry? Definition and Examples This entry was posted on June 19, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on March 27, 2022)