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Hey y'all, pinkbubbl here with some random science facts for ya! I know most people don't think they wanna read about aluminum or carbon, but, seriously, it's kinda cool to see what these elements are used in in real life. So read on and enjoy!
Element -- a substance that cannot be decomposed or broken down by ordinary means to any simpler substances.
Substance -- any sample of matter that is homogeneous and has a unique set of properties.
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Element |
Real life uses of this element.
Aluminum | structural metal, kitchenware
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Carbon | fuels, pencils, electrodes, steel manufacture, plastics
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Chlorine | bleaches, water purification
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Chromium | forming protective covering on other metals, stainless steel
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Copper | electrical wire
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Iodine | aniseptics such as a tincture of iodine and iodofirm
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Iron | manufacture of steel, magnets
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Mercury | barometers, thermometers, silent light switches
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Nickel |
gorming protective coverings on other metals, coins
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Nitrogen | fertilizers, explosives, dyes, drugs
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Oxygen | breathing apparatus, welding, engines of space vehicles
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Silicon | computer chips
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Sulfur | manufacture of sulfuric acid, vulcanized rubber, matches
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Uranium | producing atomic energy
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Scientists have discovered 88 elements that occur naturally. Twenty-one additional elements have been artificially produced.
One hundred and nine (109) elements are known of at this point.
Eight elements make up about 98.6% of the earth.
Bye, y'all, and thanks for reading!
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