Curated category
Endocrine disruptors
- CadmiumFriedrich Stromeyer isolated a new element in 1817 while examining zinc carbonate samples sold to pharmacies in Germany.
- LeadLead-208 holds 126 neutrons, a magic number that grants its nucleus exceptional stability. This isotope represents the heaviest stable nucleus known to…
- Mercury (element)A heavy, silvery-white metal flows freely at room temperature. Mercury remains liquid until the temperature drops to minus 38.83 degrees Celsius.
- ArsenicA heavy, brittle block of grey arsenic sits on a laboratory bench. Its density measures 5.73 grams per cubic centimeter.