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  Amino acid

  In chemistry, an amino acid is a molecule that contains both amine and carboxyl functional groups. In biochemistry, this term refers to alpha-amino acids with the general formula H2NCHRCOOH, where R ... > more
• Energy and the Environment
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  Fossil fuel

  Fossil fuels are hydrocarbons, primarily coal, fuel oil or natural gas, formed from the remains of dead plants and animals. In common dialogue, the term fossil fuel also includes ... > more
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  Tin

  Tin is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Sn (L. Stannum) and atomic number 50. This silvery, malleable poor metal that is not easily oxidized in air and resists corrosion ... > more
• Nutrition
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  Carbohydrate

  Carbohydrates are chemical compounds that contain oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon atoms. They consist of monosaccharide sugars of varying chain lengths and that have the general chemical formula ... > more
• Global Warming
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  Global warming

  Global warming refers to the increase in the average temperature of the Earth's near-surface air and oceans in recent decades and its projected continuation. The global average air temperature ... > more
• Alternative Fuels
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  Hydrogen chloride

  Hydrogen chloride, also known under the name HCl, is a highly corrosive and toxic colorless gas that forms white fumes on contact with ... > more
• Energy Technology
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  Energy conservation

  Energy conservation is the practice of reducing the use of energy in order to increase national security, personal security, save money, be more comfortable and/or help clean the ... > more
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  Manganese

  Manganese is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Mn and atomic number 25. Manganese is essential to iron and steel production by virtue of its sulfur-fixing, deoxidizing, and ... > more
• Quantum Physics
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  Atom

  In chemistry and physics, an atom is the smallest particle of a chemical element that retains its chemical properties. An atom consists of a dense nucleus of positively-charged protons and ... > more
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  Platinum

  Platinum is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Pt and atomic number 78. A heavy, malleable, ductile, precious, grey-white transition metal, platinum is resistant to ... > more

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