The James Webb Space Telescope, NASA's premier observatory, is scheduled for launch December 18 from French Guiana. The worlds most powerful space observatory will take a unique look into our solar system, discover and observe new exoplanets, and look deeper into our known universe than ever before. The telescope is equipped with a mirror that … Continue reading The James Webb Space Telescope to Launch Soon!
Author: Jackson Mitchell
The Weak Interactions Between Atoms
In a previous article I discussed the following ways atoms bond: Covalent Bonds: bond by sharing valence electrons equally between them, Polar Covalent Bonds: where the valence electrons are still shared between atoms but electrons will tend to hang around the more electronegative atom creating partial charges for each atom, Ionic Bonds: wherein the more electronegative atom … Continue reading The Weak Interactions Between Atoms
Valence Electrons, the Octet Rule, and Electronegativity
Atoms are made up of neutrons and protons located within the nucleus and electrons around the nucleus. Electrons inhabit “orbits” that surround the nucleus. Calling them “orbits” is misleading, they are more like areas of probability where electrons are likely to be found called orbitals. The concept of orbitals will be discussed at another time. … Continue reading Valence Electrons, the Octet Rule, and Electronegativity
What is the Kardashev Scale? Part 2
I have decided to create a second article explaining the add ons to the Kardashev Scale. These add ons that I am referring to are the types 4, 5, and 6 on the scale. I also wanted to give credit to astronomer Carl Sagan. He was a big contributor to the development of the Kardashev … Continue reading What is the Kardashev Scale? Part 2
What is the Kardashev Scale? Part 1
Many of us have wondered what alien civilizations look like. How advanced can they get? Although I nor can any other scientist at the moment answer that first question, one Russian astronomer came up with a tool to measure the advancement of a civilization. His name was Nikoli Kardeshev. Nikoli Kardashev came up with this … Continue reading What is the Kardashev Scale? Part 1
What are Isotopes?
What are isotopes? You may have heard of them many times in movies when they are talking about nuclear weapons, but isotopes are not just unstable atoms used for undergoing nuclear fission (the splitting of an atom’s nucleus), they are, simply put, atoms that have the same number of protons, but vary in their number … Continue reading What are Isotopes?
Energy, ATP, and Nuclear Fission
How much ATP is required to equal the energy amount of a Uranium-235 fission reaction? Before we answer this question, what is ATP? What is a Uranium-235 fission reaction? ATP is a nucleotide, it stands for Adenosine Triphosphate and is known as the “energy currency of the cell. Our bodies use food as a means … Continue reading Energy, ATP, and Nuclear Fission
What is ATP?
ATP stands for Adenosine Triphosphate and is simply described as the “energy currency” of the cell. This very large molecule is used for cellular activities that require energy and is used by every organism. ATP is what we call a nucleotide, which is made up of a nitrogenous base, a phosphate group, and a sugar. … Continue reading What is ATP?
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