The bright colors of the northern lights are dictated by the chemical composition of Earth's atmosphere. "Every type of atom or molecule, whether it's atomic hydrogen or a molecule like carbon dioxide, absorbs and radiates its own unique set of colors, which is analogous to how every human...
Earth's atmosphere is approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 0.93% argon and 0.04% carbon dioxide. Our air also contains trace amounts of neon, helium, methane, krypton, ozone and hydrogen, as well as water vapor. The following sections will explore how atmospheric composition and the alti...
Space is often conceptualized as the physical void or vacuum that exists beyond Earth's atmosphere, where celestial bodies like planets, stars, and asteroids reside. It is characterized by a lack of air and the presence of microgravity conditions. In contrast, the universe is a much broader ter...
The book also explains why Venus is at least one planetary scientist’s bête noire given that it resists all the techniques used to investigate planetary interiors. The planet has an atmosphere that is opaque to remote optical observations and the extreme conditions on the surface make it incredi...
a mixologist is highly knowledgeable about the composition of alcoholic drinks and may also have advanced flair or trick bartending skills. These cocktail virtuosos have become common in the 21st century, and many competitions involving drink inventions and flair contests allow them to pit their skill...
Jeff has a master's in engineering and has taught Earth science both domestically and internationally. Our atmosphere is the layers of gases surrounding the earth. There are five layers, called the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere. The composition of the atmosphere ...
The atmosphere is made up of a number of different gases. Oil Oil paint used by an artist Gas (countable) A hob on a gas cooker. She turned the gas on, put the potatoes on, then lit the oven. Oil Any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants Gas (uncountable...
If Earth's atmosphere were made up of neon, St. Elmo's Fire would glow orange instead of blue. A neon tube is simply St. Elmo's Fire contained in glass. St. Elmo's Fire also behaves something like a plasma globe. One pilot described the phenomenon occurring on the windshield of her...
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An electrochemical deposition is a low-cost option for thin-film synthesis since it does not require complicated or expensive equipment and employs common raw materials. By altering deposition settings, electrodeposition enables the simple control of the coating’s chemical composition, shape, and ...