Science ❯ Chemistry

Atomic Structure

Electron Configuration Crystallography Protons and Neutrons Valence Electrons Electron-Nucleus Bonding Atoms Noble Gases Protons and Nuclei Element Transformation Elements Energy Levels Rare Earth Elements

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4mo ago

Atomic Surface Reconstruction Explains Why Gold Doesn’t Tarnish

Quantum calculations show surface atoms reorganize into dense hexagonal patterns that block oxygen splitting, offering a route to tune gold’s catalytic behavior.

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Enhanced Dual-Comb Spectroscopy Reveals Previously Unknown Samarium Transitions