Chem project, just need some starting advice

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The discussion revolves around a chemistry project focused on the element Molybdenum, with participants seeking advice on finding interesting information beyond basic facts. Additionally, a related inquiry about the chemical properties of Bromine and its incompatibilities is presented.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Homework-related
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses interest in Molybdenum for a project and seeks unique information that is not commonly found in textbooks.
  • Another participant suggests a website as a resource for information on elements.
  • A separate participant raises a question about the incompatibility of Bromine with hydrogen, questioning how HBr can exist if they are deemed incompatible.
  • A later reply clarifies that "incompatibility" refers to the potential for rapid reactions, indicating that while HBr can form, the elements themselves are considered incompatible due to the inevitability of reaction.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the nature of chemical incompatibilities, as one participant questions the definition while another provides a clarification. The discussion on Molybdenum remains open-ended with no definitive answers provided.

Contextual Notes

The inquiry about Molybdenum lacks specific guidance on what constitutes "interesting" information, leaving it open to interpretation. The discussion on Bromine's incompatibilities does not resolve the underlying confusion regarding the definitions used in chemical contexts.

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Hello... i am concurantly working on a chemistry project called my "favorite" element... i wanted to do helium because of its akward behavior at near absolute zero but since it doesn't react w/ anything i couldn't use it for my stoichiometry problems:frown: ... well anyways my element that i picked out of randomness, was Molybdenum... now can anyone pleae give me some tips as to where and how i could find some interesting information? and does anyone know anything interesting about this element already that would not be "common textbook knowledge" (like element number, mass... simple stuff like that i don't need)... any help will not be overlooked, thankyou.
-Hessam

oh yes, and to help anyone out who might actually help... its element number 42
 
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Not directly the same question, but it is similar enought that I didn't want to start a new thread.

I was just looking at some of the properties of Bromine and under Chemical Properties it had a heading of Incompatibilies. In this category it listed several metals and inorganics, but it also listed hydrogen. If HBr exsists, then how is that possible?
 
"Incompatibility" means do not mix without the expectation of great excitement when used in MSDS/NFPR contexts. You are looking at rapid and energetic reaction possibilities. HBr is formed as a result of such a reaction, but the the elements themselves are incompatible in the sense that reaction is inevitable.
 
Thanks. I was thinking it most likely would have been something more along those lines.
 

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