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Questions People Have Sent Me	The answers
How do I type exponents into my scientific calculator?	Click here
What percentage of a unit cell is empty space?	Click here
What's a mole?	Click here
How can you find the oxidation number of an element?	Click here
How can I predict what is formed after a compound gives off alpha and beta particles?	Click here
What's the difference between the law of definite proportions and the law of multiple proportions?	Click here
Ethanol is referred to as a renewable fuel but kerosene is not. Why?	Click here
What's an organic compound?	Click here
What is the difference between ionization and diffusion?	Click here
Can the molecular and empirical formulas for a molecule be the same?  How is that?	Click here
What is the difference between atomic mass and atomic number?	Click here
What does the "+/- 5%" on the side of a beaker mean?	Click here
How can I tell if two elements are isotopes of one another?	Click here
If the melting point of both chlorine and sodium are low, why is the melting point of sodium chloride high?	Click here
Why does the law of multiple proportions give such small whole numbers?	Click here
What is the difference between "current" and "voltage"?	Click here
How can I convert milligrams to grams?	Click here
What is the difference between an intensive and an extensive property?	Click here
What is the difference between a pure substance, a solution, and a heterogeneous mixture?	Click here
Question about alkaline batteries	Click here
What is a vacuum?	Click here
Why does a piece of silver that's cut in half have the same density as before?	Click here
What's the difference between atomic weight and molecular weight?	Click here
What is the difference between ions, ionic compounds, and covalent compounds?	Click here
How can I convert between kilograms and milliliters?	Click here
Question about radium poisoning in the 1920's	Click here
Where can I find information about the uses of common chemicals?	Click here
What does the law of multiple proportions mean?	Click here
How many atoms of oxygen are there in one mole of carbon dioxide?	Click here
Where does wood go when you burn it?	Click here

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