From the air you breathe to the water you drink, almost all substances in the natural world are mixtures of numerous components. Air is 78 percent nitrogen, 21 percent oxygen, and the remaining one percent is a variety of other substances, including argon and carbon dioxide. Intermolecular interactions determine the formation of mixtures in the […]
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A common saying is that humans are made up of 60 percent water, but it is less commonly known that for every cell in your body there are up to 10 bacteria present as well. While they are generally thought to be harmful, mutualistic bacteria are essential for proper intestinal function. The group of microorganisms
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The body is a well-designed system with a variety of barriers to keep invaders out. These range from the physical barriers of the skin to the biological protection of the immune system. However, the structures of the face such as the eyes, nose, and mouth represent major vulnerabilities. The nose and mouth are an interconnected
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