Search Results | transition metal
Your search for "transition metal" returned 146 results
Cadmium: The Highly Toxic Metal That Powers the World
science.howstuffworks.com/cadmium.htm
Cadmium is a natural metal and the leading component in rechargeable batteries and solar cells. It is also highly toxic and heavily regulated.
How can we speed up plastic photodegradation?
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/speed-up-plastic-photodegradation.htm
Sunlight can break plastic down but not very fast. Is there a way to speed up the process so that natural environments like this one aren't cluttered with plastic debris for centuries?
Metallurgy: The Study of Metals and Their Properties
science.howstuffworks.com/metallurgy.htm
Metallurgy involves studying how metals behave and using that understanding to manipulate and shape them into various forms.
Gallium Boils at 4,044 Degrees F, But Will Also Melt in Your Hand
science.howstuffworks.com/gallium.htm
More than fodder for melt-in-your-hand YouTube videos, gallium is a key component in LED lights and the powerful microchips in your smartphone.
98% of adults can't pass this elementary school science quiz! Can you?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/98-adults-cant-pass-this-elementary-school-science-quiz-can-you
From the periodic table to inventors and their inventions, how well do you remember your science class lessons? Do you think you could pass general science? Let's find out with this quiz!
How the Periodic Table Works
science.howstuffworks.com/periodic-table.htm
The periodic table currently organizes more than 100 named elements and several unnamed ones. Learn about the periodic table.
Antioxidants: What You Need to Know
health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/food-nutrition/facts/antioxidant.htm
Antioxidants are believes to lower the risk of cancer, heart disease, and memory loss. Learn about antioxidants and truths about antioxidants.
Bathroom Decorating Ideas
home.howstuffworks.com/home-decor/bathroom/bathroom-decorating-ideas.htm
Use these bathroom decorating ideas to design the perfect bathroom for your home. Get advice on minimalist, traditional and transitional styles.
Which '80s Rock Star Were You in a Past Life?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/which-80s-rock-star-were-you-a-life
You were a famous rocker in the '80s who passed away tragically. Let's see what kind of accomplishments you made before you transitioned to this new life you're living now.
How Gold Works
science.howstuffworks.com/gold.htm
We love it. We wear it glittering around our necks and sparkling at our ears, wrists and feet. We pass it down to our children and hoard it in secret stashes. Why is this precious metal so prized?