The Science behind Plastic– Week 8 We have learned about recycling and the amount of plastic garbage in our oceans, as well as some ways to clean up this mess. Last week we took a look at how plastic is killing some of our aquatic friends, especially turtles. Let’s take Read more…
Minerals ORE Rocks – bESTology Week 8
Pure metals are rarely found in nature. Virtually all metals are associated chemically with other elements to form compounds known as ores. An ore is a mineral or useful mineral conglomerate for obtaining metals and a deposit is the place where ores are found.
Minerals are combined in ores with elements like sulphur, chlorine or oxygen to form sulphides, silicates, chlorides or oxides. For example, the chemical formula for chalcopyrite is CuFeS2. Therefore, …