A study suggests atoms can bond not only with electrons in their outer shells, but also via those in their supposedly sacrosanct inner shells Most of us learned in high school chemistry class that ...

Scientists at OIST have defied a foundational rule in chemistry by creating a stable 20-electron version of ferrocene—an organometallic molecule once thought to be limited to 18 valence electrons.

From atomic size to electronegativity, periodic trends reveal the hidden patterns that govern chemical behavior. By understanding electron configurations, shielding, and nuclear charge, you can ...

The heavy metal uranium is, besides its radioactive reputation, known for its intricate chemistry and diverse bonding behaviors. Now, an international team of scientists utilized synchrotron light at ...

An international research team studying fossilized oyster shells has revealed substantial annual temperature variation in sea water during the Early Cretaceous. The finding overturns the assumption ...

Clusters of atoms are generally only stable enough to form superatoms when they have filled electron shells, so how can they have magnetic properties? To understand the design of magnetic superatoms, ...