#periodictable

[illuminatingfacts]

Did you know? 🧪 Noble gases like helium, neon, and argon are nearly inert because their electron shells are full! ⚛️✨ Science at its most stable.

[sciencespectrum]

What is sodium (Na) and why is it important in chemistry?

Sodium, represented by the symbol Na, is a soft, silvery-white metal 🥈 and is a member of the alkali metals group of the periodic table 🌟. Its atomic number is 11, meaning it has 11 protons in its nucleus ⚛️. Sodium is highly reactive, making it one of the most interesting elements in chemistry 🔬.

Physically, sodium is light, so much so that it can float on water 🌊. It is also a good conductor of electricity ⚡ and has a low melting point, which sets it apart from many other metals 🔥.

Chemically, sodium is known for its violent reaction with water 💥. When Na touches water, it forms sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and releases hydrogen gas (H₂), often with a flame or flare 🔥. This is why sodium should always be stored under oil to prevent accidental reactions 🛢️. Sodium combines with nonmetals to form ionic compounds, such as table salt (NaCl) 🧂.

Sodium is naturally found in minerals such as rock salt and soda ash and is abundant in seawater 🌊. In ​​living organisms 🧬, sodium is essential for regulating blood pressure, maintaining fluid balance, and supporting nerve and muscle function 💓💪.

Industrially, sodium has many uses 🏭: It helps make glass, soap, and chemicals 🧼. Everyday life also relies on sodium compounds, from baking soda to detergents 🍞🧼.

⚠️ Safety note: Sodium is highly reactive and can be dangerous if not handled properly 🛡️. Always follow laboratory safety rules.

In short, Na is a fascinating alkali metal 🌟, important in both industry and biology 🌐. Its reactivity, versatility, and presence in everyday life make it one of the most important elements in chemistry 🧪✨.

[dominicdelagol2]

Quick drawing of Technetium in chibi form!

Check out my comic, Element Eon!

[catilus]

Cute Creatures Compendium 2 is Here!

After a successful Kickstarter campaign, Cute Creatures Compendium 2 is now available in digital and physical formats:

What’s in Cute Creatures Compendium 2?

• All-new uniquely cute creatures with stat blocks ranging from CR 0 to CR 30

• Likes, dislikes, and lore for each cute creature

• Summonable buddies including familiars, pact of the chain familiars, steeds, greater steeds, and more!

• Rules to tame, befriend, enhance, and mutate creatures!

• Adventure hooks, optional rules, tables, and more to enhance worldbuilding

• More than 60 detailed illustrations, including art for each creature, by me!

Time to make more friends!

A huge thanks to all the Kickstarter Backers and Catilus Patreon supporters who made this book possible!

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#dnd #Catilus #elementals #chemistry #science #elementals #periodictable #creatures #homebrew #fantasy #monsters #lore #worldbuilding #statblock #book

[kornkidd]

Posted @withregram • @theourspace This is an amazing photograph of a bright green meteor over Mettupalayam in South India, taken by molecular ecologist and photographer Prasenjeet Yadav. ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ IT IS REALLY hard to photograph a meteor. Even though some 25 million of them hurtle toward Earth each day, most of them are too small to track. Those you can see are tough to spot during the day, and most people are sleeping when they streak across the sky at night. But Prasenjeet Yadav managed to get one anyway, entirely by accident. ☄️ Image 4: “The color of light that the meteors produce depends on their chemical composition,” Meteorologist Dave Samuhel said. “Different chemicals in the meteors produce different colors as they burn up while entering the Earth’s atmosphere,” ‘For example, meteors made from primarily calcium will give off a purple or violet color, while those made out of magnesium will appear to have a green or teal color.’ My Pages @TheOurDeepSpace @TheOurEpicNature 🔭 Do you love Meteor ❤ Are you ready to explore Space 🔭 @TheOurSpace Image credit: @prasen.yadav #earth #science #space #universe #meteor #meteorshower #meteorite #color #composition #elements #periodictable #chemicals #earthsatellite #green is by far my #favorite #color #cosmology #astronomy #staycurious https://www.instagram.com/p/Caz0J4-Opxt/?utm_medium=tumblr

[beta-unfurl]

Period syncing, out of sync?

Period syncing- a phenomenon where you know that menstruators living under the same roof bleed together, hence stay together! At some point of our lives, we may recall having our menstrual cycle synced up with a close friend.

“These cramps don’t seem to get any better, do they?” “Cramps? Wait, you’re on your period too?” This is a very common scenario and let’s be honest, we feel at ease to have a friend in such days. The term first came up in 1971. It suggested that women living together might be influenced by some factors thereby menstruating at the same time. Martha McClintock, a psychologist did her studies and this synchronization effect got to be known as the ‘McClintock Effect’.

According to McClintock, synced period was the result of spending time together. She also suggested a theory of the ‘alpha uterus’! An alpha uterus is like the boss lady who commands and gets all fellow uteruses to cause mischief in unison. This, is caused by pheromones, since the menstruators are in physical proximity. Studies about this theory have shown that a considerable percentage of menstruators believe in this. But this study sparked debates in the scientific community. As much as menstruators want to believe their periods synchronize, the scientific community remain divided due to the lack of solid evidence. Statistics says that the difference in cycles actually grow, meaning they never were in sync. It’s a matter of time, that causes periods to coincidentally synchronize and may overlap and diverge as cycle lengths differ.

Considering we would love to celebrate our periods in sync, the notion really is out of sync. https://www.instagram.com/p/CT2BA76sL6p/?utm_medium=tumblr

[rebeccayanovska]

Oh yeah, CAESIUM is available right now at @archenemyarts!The most reactive metal, the most fabulous explosion of chaos, the most beautiful deadly element! If you're in the Philly area I highly recommend stopping in to look at it in person, the photo pales in comparison to the details (if I do say so myself :)). Contact them for info about acquiring it! #galleryart #fineart #periodictable #elements #caesium #woman #figure #chaos #reactive https://www.instagram.com/p/B0yl_ZrHfY7/?igshid=9frvdwtdpmq1

[sharxsparx]

This is part of the animatic I’m gonna make. Yes I’m still making the animatic, it’s just hard to think of frames.