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This page lists the Chemistry site additions and modifications for the week of May 4 - May 10, 2003. Click here to see the latest additions to the About Chemistry website.

Saturday, May 10, 2003

Mole Relations in Balanced Equations
These are examples of calculations for determining the mole relations in balanced chemical equations, with links to other worked chemistry problems and homework help.

Thursday, May 8, 2003

How To Grow Silver Crystals
All it takes is silver nitrate and either copper wire or mercury to grow these sparkling metal crystals.

Metals and Alloys
Find information about metals and alloys, including compositions, mechanical properties, chemical properties, uses, mining, and more!

Wedneday, May 7, 2003

Magnesium Facts
The Periodic Table entry for magnesium has been updated to include information on the metal's properties, uses, and sources.

Periodic Table of the Elements
I've added links to additional information about the periodic table and elements. The list of links is located directly below the Periodic Table.

Tuesday, May 6, 2003

Natural Mosquito Repellents
Looking for a natural alternative to synthetic chemical mosquito repellents? Find out which natural substances repel mosquitoes, how to avoid attracting them, and how to maximize the effectiveness of your repellent.

Archive of Site Updates

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