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Hello! This is Encyclofia, and I'd love to hear any questions you may have! You can ask me questions about anything, like animals, science, how something was made, or even something like what you name means. I can't wait to hear from you!
What is the main compound metal of sulfate? Or is there a compound metal?
Hello, Random! Remember, no question is too random for me to answer!
Sulfate is a chemical compound made up of sulphur and oxygen atoms.
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Works Cited:
Admin. “Sulphate [SO4](2-): Structure, Properties, Preparations, Uses.” BYJUS, BYJU'S, 22 Aug. 2019, byjus.com/jee/sulphate/.
My dad says elections are only sometimes on leap years. This year, election day was on a leap year, and every four years there is an election. The same happens with leap years. Is this statement true?
Hello, Monarch Person! Seriously, you guys give yourselves such funny names!
Your dad is almost correct.
Every presidential election, except for the 1789 election, has been held on a leap year.
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Works Cited:
“Presidential Elections and Leap Years.” ABC News, ABC News Network, abcnews.go.com/Politics/leap-year-politics/story?id=15802846.
When was the Spanish Reconquista? I forgot again.
Hello Forgetful!
The Spanish Reconquista lasted from 718 to 1492.
The Spanish Reconquista was a series of battles between Christians and Muslims, or Moors. The Christians wanted back that land that the Moors had taken from them.
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Works Cited:
“Reconquista.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., www.britannica.com/event/Reconquista.
What is the point of Pre-Algebra? I don't get it.
Hello Frustrated!
Pre-Algebra is vital to your education because it will prepare you for harder maths like Algebra and Geometry.
People never question why they have to take Reading, Foreign Language, or Science, do they? Math is just as important.
Math is necessary to your education because Math improves your thinking skills and logic. Especially in today's culture, logic and thinking skills are vital to understanding the world.
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Works Cited:
“Homeschool Resources, Services, Support.” HECOA, hecoa.com/importance-of-pre-algebra.
“Show Students the Real Purpose of Math.” Show Students the Real Purpose of Math - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, www.nctm.org/Publications/Mathematics-Teaching-in-Middle-School/Blog/Show-Students-the-Real-Purpose-of-Math/.
Is there going to be an insects section? I am doing insects for science this year and that would be cool. if so, would it be in the animals section? One more thing, it would be easy to navigate animals if it was classified with kingdom, phylum, class, order, etc. but if you can't that's ok. Thanks!
Hello Eliza!
I do plan on making an insects section. I am currently in the middle of a school year, so I do not have much time to work on Encyclofia.
I plan on making Encyclofia into a huge online dictionary for kids, with all the information a student could ever hope for. This might take me years, so be patient. 😉
Don't worry, though, one day it will be finished!
The base of modern chemistry is ancient alchemy. Sme symbols used by alchemists were white queen (Silver), red king (gold), Black crow, gray wolf, and Green lion (Gold looking green). What is the meaning of the black crow and gray wolf?
Espio
Hello Espio! This is Encyclofia. I sure do hope that I am not doing your homework for you right now!
You are correct, the base of modern chemistry is ancient alchemy.
Some symbols used to describe elements were:
White Queen - Silver
Red King - Gold
Green Lion - Purified Vitriol
Black Crow - Putrefied or Mortified Matter
Gray Wolf - Antimony Sulphide
Thank you for your question!
Works Cited:
Read, John. “From Alchemy to Chemistry.” Google Books, Courier Corporation, 23 Jan. 2013, books.google.com/books?id=_sPDAgAAQBAJ.
How long does it take for an aardvark to grow to its full size?
Hello Emmy!
It takes about one whole year for an aardvark to grow to its full size. Aardvarks usually leave the nest when they are about six months.
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