Heterogeneous chemical mixtures are combinations of substances that do not have a uniform composition throughout. In such mixtures, the different components can often be distinguished from one another, both visually and physically. This means that the various parts of the mixture can be observed as separate entities, and their proportions may vary from one part of the mixture to another. Examples of heterogeneous mixtures include: 1. **Salad**: Various ingredients like lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and dressing remain distinct.
Marine Chemistry is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that focuses on the field of marine chemistry, encompassing the chemical composition, processes, and interactions occurring in marine environments. It publishes original research articles, reviews, and shorter communications related to various aspects of marine chemistry, including but not limited to: - The study of seawater chemistry and its components, such as nutrients, trace metals, and organic compounds. - Chemical processes related to biological, geological, and physical interactions in marine ecosystems.
The Beilstein Registry Number (BRN) is a unique identifier assigned to chemical substances in the Beilstein database, which is a comprehensive repository of organic chemistry information. This database includes data on chemical structures, properties, reactions, and other relevant information. BRNs are useful for chemists and researchers as they provide a systematic way to reference substances, ensuring clarity and avoiding confusion between compounds with similar names or structures.
An E number is a code used in the European Union to identify food additives that have been assessed for safety and authorized for use in food products. These numbers typically start with the letter "E" followed by a number, and they cover a wide range of substances such as preservatives, colorings, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, and stabilizers. For example: - E100 is curcumin (a coloring agent). - E200 is sorbic acid (a preservative).
The term "European Community number" could refer to various identifiers depending on context, but it is most commonly associated with the "European Community (EC) Number" used in the context of chemical substances and regulatory compliance. The EC number is a numerical identifier assigned to substances registered under the European Union's regulation of chemicals, particularly under the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) directive.
The European List of Notified Chemical Substances, often referred to as the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS), is a registry of chemical substances that were commercially available in the European Union before the introduction of the REACH regulation in June 2007. EINECS includes details about these substances, such as their names, identification numbers, and potential safety assessments.
In ecology, a "dead zone" refers to an area in a body of water where the oxygen levels are so low that most marine life cannot survive. These areas are also known as hypoxic zones, and they can occur in oceans, estuaries, and other bodies of water. Dead zones often result from nutrient pollution, particularly from agricultural runoff containing nitrogen and phosphorus. When these nutrients enter the water, they can lead to excessive growth of algae, a process known as algal bloom.
A pulsed field magnet, also known as a pulsed magnetic field device, is a type of magnet that generates a strong magnetic field in short bursts or pulses. These devices are designed to create intense magnetic fields that can vary rapidly in time, typically employing techniques to switch the magnetic field on and off quickly. ### Key Features: 1. **Short Pulse Duration**: The magnetic field is generated for a very brief period, ranging from microseconds to milliseconds.
"Advances in Chemical Physics" is a prominent scientific journal that publishes comprehensive reviews and research articles in the field of chemical physics. It covers a wide range of topics, including theoretical and experimental studies in chemical dynamics, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and more. The journal is known for its in-depth articles that often address complex problems and provide a forum for the discussion of innovative methodologies and concepts in chemical physics.
Plasma polymerization is a process used to deposit thin films of polymers onto substrates by using low-pressure plasma. This technique involves the conversion of gaseous monomers into a solid form on a surface through the use of plasma, which is an ionized gas consisting of ions, electrons, and neutral species.
A nutrient is a substance that provides the essential elements necessary for the growth, development, and maintenance of an organism. Nutrients can be classified into several categories, primarily: 1. **Macronutrients**: These are needed in larger quantities and provide the energy necessary for various bodily functions. They include: - **Carbohydrates**: The body's primary energy source. - **Proteins**: Essential for building and repairing tissues.
A molecular graph is a graphical representation of a molecule that highlights the structure and connectivity of its atoms and bonds. In a molecular graph: - **Vertices (Nodes)**: Represent atoms in the molecule. Each vertex corresponds to a specific element (such as carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, etc.) and typically includes information about the atom, such as its type and valence. - **Edges (Links)**: Represent the bonds between atoms.
The concept of an **applicability domain** (AD) is primarily used in the context of quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) models and in predictive modeling in general. It refers to the domain of chemical space or the range of conditions (e.g., chemical compositions, properties, or structural features) for which a given model is expected to provide reliable predictions.
Bioclipse is an open-source software platform designed to assist in the visualization and analysis of biological and chemical data. It provides tools and features for researchers in life sciences, particularly in the fields of bioinformatics and cheminformatics. Bioclipse combines different functionalities, such as: 1. **Molecular Visualization**: It allows users to visualize molecular structures in three dimensions, helping researchers to understand molecular interactions and properties.
Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship (QSAR) is a computational technique used in medicinal chemistry and computational biology to predict the biological activity or properties of chemical compounds based on their molecular structure. QSAR modeling involves developing a mathematical relationship between the chemical structure of a compound and its biological activity, which allows researchers to estimate the activity of new or untested compounds. ### Key Components of QSAR: 1. **Descriptors**: These are quantitative representations of molecular structure.
Chemical similarity refers to the concept of comparing the chemical structures, properties, or behaviors of different molecules to determine how alike they are. This can involve evaluating various aspects, including: 1. **Structural Similarity**: Molecules may be considered chemically similar if they share a similar arrangement of atoms, functional groups, or overall 3D conformation. Structural similarity can be quantified using methods such as graph theory or molecular descriptors.
The 19th century was a period of significant development in mathematics in Chile, marked by the establishment of educational institutions and the promotion of scientific research. Here's an overview of some key figures and contributions from Chilean mathematicians during this period: 1. **Joaquín V. González (1860-1923)**: Although more known as an educator and reformer, González contributed to the field of mathematics and played a critical role in the advancement of education in Chile.

Pinned article: Introduction to the OurBigBook Project

Welcome to the OurBigBook Project! Our goal is to create the perfect publishing platform for STEM subjects, and get university-level students to write the best free STEM tutorials ever.
Everyone is welcome to create an account and play with the site: ourbigbook.com/go/register. We belive that students themselves can write amazing tutorials, but teachers are welcome too. You can write about anything you want, it doesn't have to be STEM or even educational. Silly test content is very welcome and you won't be penalized in any way. Just keep it legal!
We have two killer features:
  1. topics: topics group articles by different users with the same title, e.g. here is the topic for the "Fundamental Theorem of Calculus" ourbigbook.com/go/topic/fundamental-theorem-of-calculus
    Articles of different users are sorted by upvote within each article page. This feature is a bit like:
    • a Wikipedia where each user can have their own version of each article
    • a Q&A website like Stack Overflow, where multiple people can give their views on a given topic, and the best ones are sorted by upvote. Except you don't need to wait for someone to ask first, and any topic goes, no matter how narrow or broad
    This feature makes it possible for readers to find better explanations of any topic created by other writers. And it allows writers to create an explanation in a place that readers might actually find it.
    Figure 1.
    Screenshot of the "Derivative" topic page
    . View it live at: ourbigbook.com/go/topic/derivative
  2. local editing: you can store all your personal knowledge base content locally in a plaintext markup format that can be edited locally and published either:
    This way you can be sure that even if OurBigBook.com were to go down one day (which we have no plans to do as it is quite cheap to host!), your content will still be perfectly readable as a static site.
    Figure 2.
    You can publish local OurBigBook lightweight markup files to either https://OurBigBook.com or as a static website
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    Figure 3.
    Visual Studio Code extension installation
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    Figure 4.
    Visual Studio Code extension tree navigation
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    Figure 5.
    Web editor
    . You can also edit articles on the Web editor without installing anything locally.
    Video 3.
    Edit locally and publish demo
    . Source. This shows editing OurBigBook Markup and publishing it using the Visual Studio Code extension.
    Video 4.
    OurBigBook Visual Studio Code extension editing and navigation demo
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  3. https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ourbigbook/ourbigbook-media/master/feature/x/hilbert-space-arrow.png
  4. Infinitely deep tables of contents:
    Figure 6.
    Dynamic article tree with infinitely deep table of contents
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    Descendant pages can also show up as toplevel e.g.: ourbigbook.com/cirosantilli/chordate-subclade
All our software is open source and hosted at: github.com/ourbigbook/ourbigbook
Further documentation can be found at: docs.ourbigbook.com
Feel free to reach our to us for any help or suggestions: docs.ourbigbook.com/#contact