Hard water is a problem for many homes using water. Calcium and magnesium, which are dissolved in the water, form scale in pots, hot water pipes and water heaters. These minerals also interfere with ...

In the power plant, long-term efficient generation depends on minimizing corrosion and deposition within the steam/water cycle. Therefore, sodium in the power cycle must be maintained at deficient ...

Many of us gained our first appreciation for chemistry upon witnessing a high school teacher drop a chunk of sodium into a beakerful of water. You may think you know the explanation behind the ...