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The Largest States in the U.S. by Area

The United States of America is a country of immense geographical diversity, with a landscape that spans from snow-capped mountains to sun-kissed beaches, arid deserts to lush forests. The country's…

Chemistry: Intermolecular Forces

Intermolecular ForcesChemistryLiquids and Intermolecular ForcesWhat's a Liquid?Intermolecular ForcesThe Effects of Intermolecular Forces You may be familiar with the "ball pits" that can…

Barnum, P. T.

(Encyclopedia) Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor Barnum)Barnum, P. T.fĭnˈēəs, bärˈnəm [key], 1810–91, American showman, b. Bethel, Conn. As a youth Barnum worked at diverse sales jobs and managed a…

Nigeria Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

Nigeria is a country located in West Africa that is officially known as the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is bordered by Niger to the north, Chad to the northeast, Cameroon to the east, and the…

Chemistry: How and Why Do Things Dissolve?

How and Why Do Things Dissolve?ChemistrySolutionsWhat Are Solutions?How and Why Do Things Dissolve?Determining the Concentration of a SolutionFactors That Affect SolubilityDilutions When making a…

Arizona Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

When you look at the map of Arizona, you can see that it is a U.S. state located in the southwestern region of the country. The state is known for its diverse geography, which includes the Grand…

Chemistry: Properties of Ionic Compounds

Properties of Ionic CompoundsChemistryIonic CompoundsWhat's an Ionic Compound?How Ionic Compounds Are FormedProperties of Ionic CompoundsWhat's in a Name? Ionic Nomenclature Because all ionic…

Bali

(Encyclopedia) Bali Bali bäˈlē [key], island and (with two offshore islets) province, c.2,200 sq mi…

Queensland

(Encyclopedia) Queensland, state (2016 pop. 4,703,193), 667,000 sq mi (1,727,200 sq km), NE Australia. Brisbane is the capital; other important cities are Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Townsville,…