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Alkali halides  — Research Starter

Alkali halides are ionic compounds formed by the combination of alkali metals, found in the first column of the periodic table, with halogens from the seventh column. This family of compounds includes…

Algorithms  — Research Starter

An algorithm is a defined sequence of steps designed to accomplish a specific task, often implemented in programming languages so that computers can understand and execute them. The term originates…

Algebraic equations  — Research Starter

Algebraic equations are mathematical statements that express the relationship between variables, typically in the form \( f(x) = 0 \), where \( f(x) \) is a polynomial. These equations play a crucial…

Aldehydes  — Research Starter

Aldehydes are organic compounds characterized by the presence of a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to one or two hydrogen atoms. This unique structure gives rise to distinct physical properties, such as a…

Alcohols (chemistry)  — Research Starter

Alcohols are organic compounds characterized by the presence of hydroxyl (-OH) groups, making them derivatives of water where hydrogen atoms are replaced by alkyl groups. They are classified into…

Aerodynamics  — Research Starter

Aerodynamics is the study of how gases, particularly air, interact with moving objects and the forces that arise from this interaction. It plays a crucial role in the design and functionality of…

Adsorption  — Research Starter

Adsorption is a surface phenomenon where atoms or molecules from a surrounding phase (solid, liquid, or gas) adhere to the surface of a material. This process occurs at the interfaces between…

Adhesion  — Research Starter

Adhesion is a chemical phenomenon characterized by the attraction and sticking of unlike molecules or compounds when they are in contact. This process is distinct from cohesion, which involves the…

Actinides  — Research Starter

Actinides are a series of fourteen heavy, radioactive elements found at the bottom of the periodic table, beginning with actinium (element 89) and concluding with nobelium (element 102). These…