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what is absolute zero
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What Is Absolute Zero?

Absolute Zero is the lowest possible temperature that there can be. All substances are made up of atoms and molecules, and at high temperatures…

what is shale
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What Is Shale?

Shale is a fine-grained, earthy, sedimentary rock rather like clay, but, unlike clay, it is formed in thin layers. It is usually harder than…

what is an aerosol
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What Is an Aerosol?

An aerosol consists of fine particles of liquid or solid substances suspended in the air, or in any other gas. It is not, as many people thi

when does an atom split
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When Does an Atom Split?

An atom splits when it is struck by a neutron. The nucleus of the atom then breaks into two roughly equal parts and, at the same time, shoot