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In a lavalamp, why do the wax blobs "bounce" off each other? Why don't they combine with each other on contact?

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If there is only a single particle of a compound, what state is it in?

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What is the most efficient form of heating?

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Does electromagnetic radiation produce gravity?

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So, how does voltage actually work?

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What would be the effect of applying an extremely hydrophobic substance to a pair of ice skates?

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Can you boil a pot of water with a pot of water?

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Why is it that we do flame tests primarily on cations?

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At what speed does heat propagate through a material?

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Would it be practical to create a personal, fresnel lens hot water system?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
In a lavalamp, why do the wax blobs "bounce" off each other? Why don't they combine with each other on contact?	987
If there is only a single particle of a compound, what state is it in?	24
What is the most efficient form of heating?	19
Does electromagnetic radiation produce gravity?	10
So, how does voltage actually work?	9
What would be the effect of applying an extremely hydrophobic substance to a pair of ice skates?	8
Can you boil a pot of water with a pot of water?	5
Why is it that we do flame tests primarily on cations?	4
At what speed does heat propagate through a material?	4
Would it be practical to create a personal, fresnel lens hot water system?	3